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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.74, 4,843.55 and 2,703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.74, 4,843.55 and 2,703.44 is: 3,729.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.74 : 4,843.55 = 2,703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.74/4,843.55 = 2,703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.74x = 4,843.55 × 2,703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.74x = 13,094,250.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,094,250.47/3,510.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.77

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