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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.73, 4,320.46 and 2,696.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.73, 4,320.46 and 2,696.33 is: 3,717.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.73 : 4,320.46 = 2,696.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.73/4,320.46 = 2,696.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.73x = 4,320.46 × 2,696.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.73x = 11,649,385.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,649,385.91/3,133.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.42

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