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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.77, 4,874.22 and 2,710.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.77, 4,874.22 and 2,710.02 is: 4,055.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.77 : 4,874.22 = 2,710.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.77/4,874.22 = 2,710.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.77x = 4,874.22 × 2,710.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.77x = 13,209,233.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,209,233.68/3,256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.93

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