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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.68, 4,695.08 and 1,376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.68, 4,695.08 and 1,376.60 is: 2,063.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.68 : 4,695.08 = 1,376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.68/4,695.08 = 1,376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.68x = 4,695.08 × 1,376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.68x = 6,463,247.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,463,247.13/3,132.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.17

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