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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,124.98, 4,310.44 and 2,004.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,124.98, 4,310.44 and 2,004.14 is: 2,764.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,124.98 : 4,310.44 = 2,004.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,124.98/4,310.44 = 2,004.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,124.98x = 4,310.44 × 2,004.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,124.98x = 8,638,736.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,638,736.62/3,124.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.41

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