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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.70, 5,031.45 and 2,711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.70, 5,031.45 and 2,711.70 is: 4,061.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.70 : 5,031.45 = 2,711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.70/5,031.45 = 2,711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.70x = 5,031.45 × 2,711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.70x = 13,643,782.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,643,782.97/3,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.01

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