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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.56, 4,571.88 and 2,525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.56, 4,571.88 and 2,525.12 is: 3,485.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.56 : 4,571.88 = 2,525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.56/4,571.88 = 2,525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.56x = 4,571.88 × 2,525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.56x = 11,544,545.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,544,545.63/3,312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.08

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