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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.68, 5,110.59 and 2,751.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.68, 5,110.59 and 2,751.37 is: 4,125.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.68 : 5,110.59 = 2,751.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.68/5,110.59 = 2,751.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.68x = 5,110.59 × 2,751.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.68x = 14,061,121.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,061,121.55/3,408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.09

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