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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.32, 5,111.64 and 2,373.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.32, 5,111.64 and 2,373.33 is: 3,556.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.32 : 5,111.64 = 2,373.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.32/5,111.64 = 2,373.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.32x = 5,111.64 × 2,373.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.32x = 12,131,627.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,131,627.73/3,411.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.29

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