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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.73, 4,911.64 and 2,351.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.73, 4,911.64 and 2,351.79 is: 3,525.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.73 : 4,911.64 = 2,351.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.73/4,911.64 = 2,351.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.73x = 4,911.64 × 2,351.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.73x = 11,551,142.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,551,142.90/3,276.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.20

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