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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.65, 4,313.22 and 2,659.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.65, 4,313.22 and 2,659.57 is: 3,661.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.65 : 4,313.22 = 2,659.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.65/4,313.22 = 2,659.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.65x = 4,313.22 × 2,659.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.65x = 11,471,275.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,471,275.65/3,132.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.84

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