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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.92, 3,443.80 and 2,125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.92, 3,443.80 and 2,125.12 is: 2,931.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.92 : 3,443.80 = 2,125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.92/3,443.80 = 2,125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.92x = 3,443.80 × 2,125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.92x = 7,318,488.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,318,488.26/2,496.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,931.01

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