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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.93, 4,732.88 and 2,665.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.93, 4,732.88 and 2,665.37 is: 4,001.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.93 : 4,732.88 = 2,665.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.93/4,732.88 = 2,665.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.93x = 4,732.88 × 2,665.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.93x = 12,614,874.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,614,874.87/3,152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.01

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