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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.57, 4,905.96 and 2,757.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.57, 4,905.96 and 2,757.79 is: 4,131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.57 : 4,905.96 = 2,757.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.57/4,905.96 = 2,757.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.57x = 4,905.96 × 2,757.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.57x = 13,529,607.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,529,607.43/3,274.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.72

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