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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,477.36, 5,210.56 and 2,701.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,477.36, 5,210.56 and 2,701.88 is: 4,048.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,477.36 : 5,210.56 = 2,701.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,477.36/5,210.56 = 2,701.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,477.36x = 5,210.56 × 2,701.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,477.36x = 14,078,307.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,078,307.85/3,477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.56

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