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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.62, 4,314.55 and 2,660.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.62, 4,314.55 and 2,660.58 is: 3,663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.62 : 4,314.55 = 2,660.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.62/4,314.55 = 2,660.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.62x = 4,314.55 × 2,660.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.62x = 11,479,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,479,205.44/3,133.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.24

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