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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,124.16, 4,312.32 and 2,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,124.16, 4,312.32 and 2,005.28 is: 2,767.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,124.16 : 4,312.32 = 2,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,124.16/4,312.32 = 2,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,124.16x = 4,312.32 × 2,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,124.16x = 8,647,409.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,647,409.05/3,124.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.91

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