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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.59, 4,681.68 and 2,027.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.59, 4,681.68 and 2,027.62 is: 3,036.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.59 : 4,681.68 = 2,027.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.59/4,681.68 = 2,027.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.59x = 4,681.68 × 2,027.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.59x = 9,492,668.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,492,668.00/3,126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.11

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