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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,124.93, 4,312.29 and 2,076.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,124.93, 4,312.29 and 2,076.25 is: 2,865.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,124.93 : 4,312.29 = 2,076.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,124.93/4,312.29 = 2,076.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,124.93x = 4,312.29 × 2,076.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,124.93x = 8,953,392.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,953,392.11/3,124.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,865.15

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