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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,135.73, 4,322.68 and 2,471.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,135.73, 4,322.68 and 2,471.26 is: 3,406.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,135.73 : 4,322.68 = 2,471.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,135.73/4,322.68 = 2,471.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,135.73x = 4,322.68 × 2,471.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,135.73x = 10,682,466.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,682,466.18/3,135.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.69

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