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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,481.78, 5,219.70 and 2,754.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,481.78, 5,219.70 and 2,754.70 is: 4,129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,481.78 : 5,219.70 = 2,754.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,481.78/5,219.70 = 2,754.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,481.78x = 5,219.70 × 2,754.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,481.78x = 14,378,707.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,378,707.59/3,481.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.70

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