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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.09, 5,188.41 and 2,707.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.09, 5,188.41 and 2,707.02 is: 4,053.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.09 : 5,188.41 = 2,707.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.09/5,188.41 = 2,707.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.09x = 5,188.41 × 2,707.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.09x = 14,045,129.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,045,129.64/3,465.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.32

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