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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.12, 3,546.46 and 2,126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.12, 3,546.46 and 2,126.72 is: 3,175.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.12 : 3,546.46 = 2,126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.12/3,546.46 = 2,126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.12x = 3,546.46 × 2,126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.12x = 7,542,327.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,542,327.41/2,375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.56

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