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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,242.63, 4,476.86 and 2,573.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,242.63, 4,476.86 and 2,573.17 is: 3,552.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,242.63 : 4,476.86 = 2,573.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,242.63/4,476.86 = 2,573.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,242.63x = 4,476.86 × 2,573.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,242.63x = 11,519,721.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,519,721.85/3,242.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.59

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