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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.76, 4,312.72 and 2,464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.76, 4,312.72 and 2,464.56 is: 3,397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.76 : 4,312.72 = 2,464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.76/4,312.72 = 2,464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.76x = 4,312.72 × 2,464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.76x = 10,628,957.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,628,957.20/3,128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.18

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