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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.78, 4,556.73 and 2,710.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.78, 4,556.73 and 2,710.66 is: 3,740.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.78 : 4,556.73 = 2,710.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.78/4,556.73 = 2,710.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.78x = 4,556.73 × 2,710.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.78x = 12,351,745.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,351,745.74/3,301.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.94

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