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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.96, 4,572.54 and 2,371.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.96, 4,572.54 and 2,371.06 is: 3,268.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.96 : 4,572.54 = 2,371.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.96/4,572.54 = 2,371.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.96x = 4,572.54 × 2,371.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.96x = 10,841,766.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,841,766.69/3,316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.59

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