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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.74, 4,597.44 and 2,545.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.74, 4,597.44 and 2,545.42 is: 3,511.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.74 : 4,597.44 = 2,545.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.74/4,597.44 = 2,545.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.74x = 4,597.44 × 2,545.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.74x = 11,702,415.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,702,415.72/3,332.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.35

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