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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.78, 4,558.11 and 2,711.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.78, 4,558.11 and 2,711.66 is: 3,742.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.78 : 4,558.11 = 2,711.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.78/4,558.11 = 2,711.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.78x = 4,558.11 × 2,711.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.78x = 12,360,044.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,360,044.56/3,302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.32

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