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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.35, 4,695.32 and 1,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.35, 4,695.32 and 1,373.44 is: 2,060.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.35 : 4,695.32 = 1,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.35/4,695.32 = 1,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.35x = 4,695.32 × 1,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.35x = 6,448,709.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,448,709.96/3,129.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.72

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