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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.49, 4,683.29 and 2,752.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.49, 4,683.29 and 2,752.29 is: 4,104.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.49 : 4,683.29 = 2,752.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.49/4,683.29 = 2,752.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.49x = 4,683.29 × 2,752.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.49x = 12,889,758.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,889,758.47/3,140.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.38

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