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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.38, 4,609.47 and 2,710.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.38, 4,609.47 and 2,710.66 is: 3,739.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.38 : 4,609.47 = 2,710.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.38/4,609.47 = 2,710.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.38x = 4,609.47 × 2,710.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.38x = 12,494,705.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,494,705.95/3,341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.38

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