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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.07, 4,340.76 and 2,671.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.07, 4,340.76 and 2,671.69 is: 3,685.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.07 : 4,340.76 = 2,671.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.07/4,340.76 = 2,671.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.07x = 4,340.76 × 2,671.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.07x = 11,597,165.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,597,165.08/3,147.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.07

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