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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.65, 4,313.48 and 2,008.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.65, 4,313.48 and 2,008.24 is: 2,770.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.65 : 4,313.48 = 2,008.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.65/4,313.48 = 2,008.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.65x = 4,313.48 × 2,008.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.65x = 8,662,482.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,662,482.25/3,126.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.54

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