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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.02, 4,878.36 and 2,711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.02, 4,878.36 and 2,711.70 is: 4,062.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.02 : 4,878.36 = 2,711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.02/4,878.36 = 2,711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.02x = 4,878.36 × 2,711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.02x = 13,228,648.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,228,648.81/3,256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.83

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