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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.02, 4,876.86 and 2,710.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.02, 4,876.86 and 2,710.70 is: 4,061.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.02 : 4,876.86 = 2,710.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.02/4,876.86 = 2,710.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.02x = 4,876.86 × 2,710.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.02x = 13,219,704.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,219,704.40/3,255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.33

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