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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.86, 4,708.55 and 2,571.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.86, 4,708.55 and 2,571.90 is: 3,550.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.86 : 4,708.55 = 2,571.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.86/4,708.55 = 2,571.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.86x = 4,708.55 × 2,571.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.86x = 12,109,926.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,109,926.17/3,410.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.41

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