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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.20, 4,314.74 and 2,135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.20, 4,314.74 and 2,135.06 is: 2,943.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.20 : 4,314.74 = 2,135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.20/4,314.74 = 2,135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.20x = 4,314.74 × 2,135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.20x = 9,212,228.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,212,228.78/3,129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,943.96

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