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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.40, 4,012.20 and 2,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.40, 4,012.20 and 2,125.20 is: 3,190.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.40 : 4,012.20 = 2,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.40/4,012.20 = 2,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.40x = 4,012.20 × 2,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.40x = 8,526,727.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,526,727.44/2,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.66

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