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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.37, 4,423.89 and 2,706.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.37, 4,423.89 and 2,706.27 is: 3,729.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.37 : 4,423.89 = 2,706.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.37/4,423.89 = 2,706.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.37x = 4,423.89 × 2,706.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.37x = 11,972,240.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,972,240.79/3,210.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.24

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