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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.58, 4,651.97 and 2,534.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.58, 4,651.97 and 2,534.27 is: 3,496.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.58 : 4,651.97 = 2,534.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.58/4,651.97 = 2,534.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.58x = 4,651.97 × 2,534.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.58x = 11,789,312.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,789,312.08/3,371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.67

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