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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.71, 4,665.57 and 1,359.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.71, 4,665.57 and 1,359.21 is: 2,037.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.71 : 4,665.57 = 1,359.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.71/4,665.57 = 1,359.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.71x = 4,665.57 × 1,359.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.71x = 6,341,501.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,341,501.80/3,112.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.30

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