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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.53, 4,575.95 and 3,137.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.53, 4,575.95 and 3,137.57 is: 4,334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.53 : 4,575.95 = 3,137.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.53/4,575.95 = 3,137.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.53x = 4,575.95 × 3,137.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.53x = 14,357,363.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,357,363.44/3,312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.26

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