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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,136.80, 4,705.24 and 2,162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,136.80, 4,705.24 and 2,162.64 is: 3,243.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,136.80 : 4,705.24 = 2,162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,136.80/4,705.24 = 2,162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,136.80x = 4,705.24 × 2,162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,136.80x = 10,175,740.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,175,740.23/3,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.99

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