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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.76, 4,459.44 and 2,573.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.76, 4,459.44 and 2,573.46 is: 3,544.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.76 : 4,459.44 = 2,573.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.76/4,459.44 = 2,573.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.76x = 4,459.44 × 2,573.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.76x = 11,476,190.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,476,190.46/3,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.48

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