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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.10, 4,864.62 and 2,730.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.10, 4,864.62 and 2,730.44 is: 4,090.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.10 : 4,864.62 = 2,730.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.10/4,864.62 = 2,730.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.10x = 4,864.62 × 2,730.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.10x = 13,282,553.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,282,553.03/3,247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.59

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