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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.66, 4,661.99 and 2,635.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.66, 4,661.99 and 2,635.30 is: 3,930.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.66 : 4,661.99 = 2,635.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.66/4,661.99 = 2,635.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.66x = 4,661.99 × 2,635.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.66x = 12,285,744.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,285,744.78/3,125.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.61

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