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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,139.05, 4,322.06 and 2,665.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,139.05, 4,322.06 and 2,665.96 is: 3,670.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,139.05 : 4,322.06 = 2,665.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,139.05/4,322.06 = 2,665.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,139.05x = 4,322.06 × 2,665.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,139.05x = 11,522,449.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,522,449.25/3,139.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.68

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