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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.57, 4,571.71 and 2,475.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.57, 4,571.71 and 2,475.99 is: 3,413.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.57 : 4,571.71 = 2,475.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.57/4,571.71 = 2,475.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.57x = 4,571.71 × 2,475.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.57x = 11,319,502.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,319,502.05/3,316.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.02

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