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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.46, 4,688.32 and 2,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.46, 4,688.32 and 2,030.60 is: 3,045.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.46 : 4,688.32 = 2,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.46/4,688.32 = 2,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.46x = 4,688.32 × 2,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.46x = 9,520,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,520,102.59/3,125.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.98

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