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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,799.70, 5,711.70 and 2,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,799.70, 5,711.70 and 2,711.60 is: 4,076.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,799.70 : 5,711.70 = 2,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,799.70/5,711.70 = 2,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,799.70x = 5,711.70 × 2,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,799.70x = 15,487,845.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,487,845.72/3,799.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.07

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