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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.97, 4,682.34 and 2,027.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.97, 4,682.34 and 2,027.07 is: 3,036.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.97 : 4,682.34 = 2,027.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.97/4,682.34 = 2,027.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.97x = 4,682.34 × 2,027.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.97x = 9,491,430.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,491,430.94/3,125.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.32

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