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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.59, 4,511.03 and 2,607.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.59, 4,511.03 and 2,607.93 is: 3,595.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.59 : 4,511.03 = 2,607.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.59/4,511.03 = 2,607.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.59x = 4,511.03 × 2,607.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.59x = 11,764,437.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,764,437.43/3,271.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.94

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