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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,124.08, 4,311.83 and 2,006.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,124.08, 4,311.83 and 2,006.43 is: 2,769.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,124.08 : 4,311.83 = 2,006.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,124.08/4,311.83 = 2,006.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,124.08x = 4,311.83 × 2,006.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,124.08x = 8,651,385.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,651,385.07/3,124.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.26

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