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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.77, 4,313.39 and 2,659.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.77, 4,313.39 and 2,659.68 is: 3,662.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.77 : 4,313.39 = 2,659.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.77/4,313.39 = 2,659.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.77x = 4,313.39 × 2,659.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.77x = 11,472,223.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,472,223.82/3,132.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.00

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