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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.16, 3,555.42 and 2,368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.16, 3,555.42 and 2,368.04 is: 3,273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.16 : 3,555.42 = 2,368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.16/3,555.42 = 2,368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.16x = 3,555.42 × 2,368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.16x = 8,419,376.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,419,376.79/2,572.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.27

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