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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,037.76, 5,572.84 and 2,544.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,037.76, 5,572.84 and 2,544.64 is: 3,512.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,037.76 : 5,572.84 = 2,544.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,037.76/5,572.84 = 2,544.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,037.76x = 5,572.84 × 2,544.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,037.76x = 14,180,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,180,871.58/4,037.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.06

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