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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.23, 4,707.70 and 2,571.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.23, 4,707.70 and 2,571.27 is: 3,549.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.23 : 4,707.70 = 2,571.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.23/4,707.70 = 2,571.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.23x = 4,707.70 × 2,571.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.23x = 12,104,767.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,104,767.78/3,410.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.55

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