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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.26, 4,125.81 and 2,046.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.26, 4,125.81 and 2,046.96 is: 2,825.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.26 : 4,125.81 = 2,046.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.26/4,125.81 = 2,046.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.26x = 4,125.81 × 2,046.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.26x = 8,445,368.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,445,368.04/2,989.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.24

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