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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.70, 4,986.96 and 2,771.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.70, 4,986.96 and 2,771.07 is: 3,826.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.70 : 4,986.96 = 2,771.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.70/4,986.96 = 2,771.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.70x = 4,986.96 × 2,771.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.70x = 13,819,215.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,819,215.25/3,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.24

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