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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.99, 4,590.83 and 2,133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.99, 4,590.83 and 2,133.52 is: 3,197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.99 : 4,590.83 = 2,133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.99/4,590.83 = 2,133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.99x = 4,590.83 × 2,133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.99x = 9,794,621.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,794,621.48/3,062.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.73

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