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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,076.28, 5,624.73 and 2,581.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,076.28, 5,624.73 and 2,581.56 is: 3,562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,076.28 : 5,624.73 = 2,581.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,076.28/5,624.73 = 2,581.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,076.28x = 5,624.73 × 2,581.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,076.28x = 14,520,577.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,520,577.98/4,076.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.21

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