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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.63, 4,462.14 and 2,574.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.63, 4,462.14 and 2,574.67 is: 3,550.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.63 : 4,462.14 = 2,574.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.63/4,462.14 = 2,574.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.63x = 4,462.14 × 2,574.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.63x = 11,488,537.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,488,537.99/3,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.63

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