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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.14, 4,733.49 and 2,695.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.14, 4,733.49 and 2,695.58 is: 4,035.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.14 : 4,733.49 = 2,695.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.14/4,733.49 = 2,695.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.14x = 4,733.49 × 2,695.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.14x = 12,759,500.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,759,500.97/3,162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.08

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