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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.81, 4,876.34 and 2,738.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.81, 4,876.34 and 2,738.03 is: 4,102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.81 : 4,876.34 = 2,738.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.81/4,876.34 = 2,738.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.81x = 4,876.34 × 2,738.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.81x = 13,351,527.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,351,527.14/3,254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.10

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