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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.30, 4,910.55 and 2,791.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.30, 4,910.55 and 2,791.30 is: 4,182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.30 : 4,910.55 = 2,791.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.30/4,910.55 = 2,791.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.30x = 4,910.55 × 2,791.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.30x = 13,706,818.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,706,818.22/3,277.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.35

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