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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.06, 4,567.52 and 2,524.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.06, 4,567.52 and 2,524.74 is: 3,481.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.06 : 4,567.52 = 2,524.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.06/4,567.52 = 2,524.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.06x = 4,567.52 × 2,524.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.06x = 11,531,800.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,531,800.44/3,312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.76

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