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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.32, 4,058.82 and 2,132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.32, 4,058.82 and 2,132.76 is: 3,197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.32 : 4,058.82 = 2,132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.32/4,058.82 = 2,132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.32x = 4,058.82 × 2,132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.32x = 8,656,488.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,656,488.94/2,707.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.44

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