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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.59, 4,566.21 and 2,473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.59, 4,566.21 and 2,473.32 is: 3,409.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.59 : 4,566.21 = 2,473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.59/4,566.21 = 2,473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.59x = 4,566.21 × 2,473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.59x = 11,293,698.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,293,698.52/3,312.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.33

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