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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,142.62, 4,326.96 and 2,669.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,142.62, 4,326.96 and 2,669.58 is: 3,675.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,142.62 : 4,326.96 = 2,669.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,142.62/4,326.96 = 2,669.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,142.62x = 4,326.96 × 2,669.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,142.62x = 11,551,165.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,551,165.88/3,142.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.65

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