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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.89, 4,708.28 and 2,152.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.89, 4,708.28 and 2,152.77 is: 2,971.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.89 : 4,708.28 = 2,152.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.89/4,708.28 = 2,152.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.89x = 4,708.28 × 2,152.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.89x = 10,135,832.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,135,832.79/3,410.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,971.61

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