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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,450.08, 4,762.54 and 2,611.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,450.08, 4,762.54 and 2,611.02 is: 3,604.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,450.08 : 4,762.54 = 2,611.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,450.08/4,762.54 = 2,611.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,450.08x = 4,762.54 × 2,611.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,450.08x = 12,435,056.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,435,056.85/3,450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.29

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