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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.13, 4,709.55 and 2,573.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.13, 4,709.55 and 2,573.37 is: 3,552.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.13 : 4,709.55 = 2,573.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.13/4,709.55 = 2,573.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.13x = 4,709.55 × 2,573.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.13x = 12,119,414.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,119,414.68/3,411.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.90

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