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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.93, 4,458.12 and 2,571.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.93, 4,458.12 and 2,571.05 is: 3,544.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.93 : 4,458.12 = 2,571.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.93/4,458.12 = 2,571.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.93x = 4,458.12 × 2,571.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.93x = 11,462,049.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,462,049.43/3,233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.31

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