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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.40, 4,152.12 and 2,125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.40, 4,152.12 and 2,125.28 is: 2,931.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.40 : 4,152.12 = 2,125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.40/4,152.12 = 2,125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.40x = 4,152.12 × 2,125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.40x = 8,824,417.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,824,417.59/3,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,931.31

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