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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.98, 4,348.86 and 2,732.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.98, 4,348.86 and 2,732.59 is: 3,769.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.98 : 4,348.86 = 2,732.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.98/4,348.86 = 2,732.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.98x = 4,348.86 × 2,732.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.98x = 11,883,651.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,883,651.35/3,152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.02

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