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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.73, 4,695.13 and 2,759.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.73, 4,695.13 and 2,759.12 is: 4,135.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.73 : 4,695.13 = 2,759.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.73/4,695.13 = 2,759.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.73x = 4,695.13 × 2,759.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.73x = 12,954,427.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,954,427.09/3,132.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.19

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