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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.96, 5,866.31 and 2,572.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.96, 5,866.31 and 2,572.73 is: 3,549.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.96 : 5,866.31 = 2,572.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.96/5,866.31 = 2,572.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.96x = 5,866.31 × 2,572.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.96x = 15,092,443.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,092,443.18/4,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.52

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