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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.61, 4,314.87 and 1,948.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.61, 4,314.87 and 1,948.06 is: 2,688.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.61 : 4,314.87 = 1,948.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.61/4,314.87 = 1,948.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.61x = 4,314.87 × 1,948.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.61x = 8,405,625.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,405,625.65/3,126.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.42

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