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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.67, 4,422.51 and 2,542.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.67, 4,422.51 and 2,542.47 is: 3,506.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.67 : 4,422.51 = 2,542.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.67/4,422.51 = 2,542.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.67x = 4,422.51 × 2,542.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.67x = 11,244,099.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,244,099.00/3,206.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.47

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