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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.85, 4,318.25 and 2,012.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.85, 4,318.25 and 2,012.09 is: 2,776.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.85 : 4,318.25 = 2,012.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.85/4,318.25 = 2,012.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.85x = 4,318.25 × 2,012.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.85x = 8,688,691.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,688,691.08/3,129.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,776.07

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