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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,423.66, 4,725.10 and 2,541.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,423.66, 4,725.10 and 2,541.97 is: 3,508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,423.66 : 4,725.10 = 2,541.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,423.66/4,725.10 = 2,541.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,423.66x = 4,725.10 × 2,541.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,423.66x = 12,011,062.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,011,062.45/3,423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.25

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