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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,497.67, 5,238.57 and 2,711.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,497.67, 5,238.57 and 2,711.37 is: 4,060.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,497.67 : 5,238.57 = 2,711.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,497.67/5,238.57 = 2,711.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,497.67x = 5,238.57 × 2,711.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,497.67x = 14,203,701.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,203,701.54/3,497.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.90

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