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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.63, 4,729.97 and 2,059.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.63, 4,729.97 and 2,059.13 is: 3,089.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.63 : 4,729.97 = 2,059.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.63/4,729.97 = 2,059.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.63x = 4,729.97 × 2,059.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.63x = 9,739,640.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,739,640.10/3,152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.37

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