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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.46, 3,720.21 and 2,572.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.46, 3,720.21 and 2,572.34 is: 3,550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.46 : 3,720.21 = 2,572.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.46/3,720.21 = 2,572.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.46x = 3,720.21 × 2,572.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.46x = 9,569,644.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,569,644.99/2,695.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.28

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