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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.26, 4,333.97 and 2,959.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.26, 4,333.97 and 2,959.81 is: 4,103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.26 : 4,333.97 = 2,959.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.26/4,333.97 = 2,959.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.26x = 4,333.97 × 2,959.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.26x = 12,827,724.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,827,724.31/3,126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.21

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