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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.62, 4,917.39 and 2,731.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.62, 4,917.39 and 2,731.11 is: 4,101.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.62 : 4,917.39 = 2,731.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.62/4,917.39 = 2,731.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.62x = 4,917.39 × 2,731.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.62x = 13,429,933.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,429,933.00/3,274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.22

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