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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.05, 4,705.68 and 2,151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.05, 4,705.68 and 2,151.31 is: 2,968.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.05 : 4,705.68 = 2,151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.05/4,705.68 = 2,151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.05x = 4,705.68 × 2,151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.05x = 10,123,376.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,123,376.44/3,410.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,968.69

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