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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,069.74, 5,612.46 and 2,575.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,069.74, 5,612.46 and 2,575.14 is: 3,551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,069.74 : 5,612.46 = 2,575.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,069.74/5,612.46 = 2,575.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,069.74x = 5,612.46 × 2,575.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,069.74x = 14,452,870.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,452,870.24/4,069.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.30

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