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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,442.59, 5,152.95 and 2,713.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,442.59, 5,152.95 and 2,713.59 is: 4,061.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,442.59 : 5,152.95 = 2,713.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,442.59/5,152.95 = 2,713.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,442.59x = 5,152.95 × 2,713.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,442.59x = 13,982,993.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,982,993.59/3,442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.77

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