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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,066.91, 5,610.28 and 2,572.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,066.91, 5,610.28 and 2,572.31 is: 3,548.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,066.91 : 5,610.28 = 2,572.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,066.91/5,610.28 = 2,572.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,066.91x = 5,610.28 × 2,572.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,066.91x = 14,431,366.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,431,366.49/4,066.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.48

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