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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.06, 4,155.93 and 2,710.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.06, 4,155.93 and 2,710.60 is: 3,746.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.06 : 4,155.93 = 2,710.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.06/4,155.93 = 2,710.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.06x = 4,155.93 × 2,710.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.06x = 11,265,063.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,265,063.86/3,007.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.21

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