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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.81, 4,877.83 and 2,739.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.81, 4,877.83 and 2,739.03 is: 4,103.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.81 : 4,877.83 = 2,739.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.81/4,877.83 = 2,739.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.81x = 4,877.83 × 2,739.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.81x = 13,360,522.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,360,522.70/3,255.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.59

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