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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.36, 3,550.03 and 2,479.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.36, 3,550.03 and 2,479.41 is: 3,421.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.36 : 3,550.03 = 2,479.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.36/3,550.03 = 2,479.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.36x = 3,550.03 × 2,479.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.36x = 8,801,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,801,973.68/2,572.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.75

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