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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.16, 4,070.43 and 2,577.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.16, 4,070.43 and 2,577.35 is: 3,554.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.16 : 4,070.43 = 2,577.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.16/4,070.43 = 2,577.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.16x = 4,070.43 × 2,577.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.16x = 10,490,902.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,490,902.41/2,951.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.84

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