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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.14, 4,124.44 and 2,125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.14, 4,124.44 and 2,125.04 is: 3,186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.14 : 4,124.44 = 2,125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.14/4,124.44 = 2,125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.14x = 4,124.44 × 2,125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.14x = 8,764,570.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,764,570.06/2,750.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.96

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