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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,139.70, 4,709.55 and 2,804.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,139.70, 4,709.55 and 2,804.90 is: 4,207.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,139.70 : 4,709.55 = 2,804.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,139.70/4,709.55 = 2,804.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,139.70x = 4,709.55 × 2,804.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,139.70x = 13,209,816.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,209,816.80/3,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.35

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