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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.52, 4,566.15 and 2,413.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.52, 4,566.15 and 2,413.68 is: 3,328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.52 : 4,566.15 = 2,413.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.52/4,566.15 = 2,413.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.52x = 4,566.15 × 2,413.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.52x = 11,021,207.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,021,207.81/3,311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.15

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