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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.54, 4,518.93 and 2,567.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.54, 4,518.93 and 2,567.23 is: 3,542.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.54 : 4,518.93 = 2,567.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.54/4,518.93 = 2,567.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.54x = 4,518.93 × 2,567.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.54x = 11,601,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,601,132.66/3,274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.83

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