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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.81, 4,694.76 and 2,966.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.81, 4,694.76 and 2,966.49 is: 4,445.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.81 : 4,694.76 = 2,966.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.81/4,694.76 = 2,966.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.81x = 4,694.76 × 2,966.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.81x = 13,926,958.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,926,958.59/3,132.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.52

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