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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.66, 4,424.49 and 2,277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.66, 4,424.49 and 2,277.54 is: 3,138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.66 : 4,424.49 = 2,277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.66/4,424.49 = 2,277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.66x = 4,424.49 × 2,277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.66x = 10,076,952.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,076,952.95/3,210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.59

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