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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.90, 4,751.90 and 2,704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.90, 4,751.90 and 2,704.20 is: 4,058.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.90 : 4,751.90 = 2,704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.90/4,751.90 = 2,704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.90x = 4,751.90 × 2,704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.90x = 12,850,074.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,850,074.46/3,165.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.90

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