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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.37, 4,425.27 and 2,707.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.37, 4,425.27 and 2,707.27 is: 3,730.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.37 : 4,425.27 = 2,707.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.37/4,425.27 = 2,707.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.37x = 4,425.27 × 2,707.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.37x = 11,980,400.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,980,400.71/3,211.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.62

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