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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.74, 4,911.96 and 2,103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.74, 4,911.96 and 2,103.44 is: 3,153.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.74 : 4,911.96 = 2,103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.74/4,911.96 = 2,103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.74x = 4,911.96 × 2,103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.74x = 10,332,013.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,332,013.14/3,276.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.14

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