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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.89, 4,686.96 and 2,032.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.89, 4,686.96 and 2,032.04 is: 3,045.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.89 : 4,686.96 = 2,032.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.89/4,686.96 = 2,032.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.89x = 4,686.96 × 2,032.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.89x = 9,524,109.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,524,109.54/3,126.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.87

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