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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.47, 4,422.87 and 2,593.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.47, 4,422.87 and 2,593.64 is: 3,571.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.47 : 4,422.87 = 2,593.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.47/4,422.87 = 2,593.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.47x = 4,422.87 × 2,593.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.47x = 11,471,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,471,343.60/3,211.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.99

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