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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,136.49, 4,317.50 and 2,710.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,136.49, 4,317.50 and 2,710.92 is: 3,731.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,136.49 : 4,317.50 = 2,710.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,136.49/4,317.50 = 2,710.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,136.49x = 4,317.50 × 2,710.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,136.49x = 11,704,406.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,704,406.33/3,136.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.69

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