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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.52, 4,313.40 and 2,969.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.52, 4,313.40 and 2,969.66 is: 4,103.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.52 : 4,313.40 = 2,969.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.52/4,313.40 = 2,969.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.52x = 4,313.40 × 2,969.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.52x = 12,809,331.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,809,331.44/3,121.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.56

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