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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.31, 4,780.98 and 2,710.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.31, 4,780.98 and 2,710.37 is: 4,046.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.31 : 4,780.98 = 2,710.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.31/4,780.98 = 2,710.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.31x = 4,780.98 × 2,710.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.31x = 12,958,224.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,958,224.76/3,202.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.52

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