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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.77, 4,911.90 and 2,035.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.77, 4,911.90 and 2,035.29 is: 3,055.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.77 : 4,911.90 = 2,035.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.77/4,911.90 = 2,035.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.77x = 4,911.90 × 2,035.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.77x = 9,997,140.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,997,140.95/3,271.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.58

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