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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.84, 4,670.32 and 1,573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.84, 4,670.32 and 1,573.28 is: 2,361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.84 : 4,670.32 = 1,573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.84/4,670.32 = 1,573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.84x = 4,670.32 × 1,573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.84x = 7,347,721.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,347,721.05/3,111.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.21

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