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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.13, 4,708.17 and 2,572.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.13, 4,708.17 and 2,572.37 is: 3,551.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.13 : 4,708.17 = 2,572.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.13/4,708.17 = 2,572.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.13x = 4,708.17 × 2,572.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.13x = 12,111,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,111,155.26/3,410.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.52

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