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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,330.72, 5,975.52 and 2,562.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,330.72, 5,975.52 and 2,562.56 is: 3,535.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,330.72 : 5,975.52 = 2,562.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,330.72/5,975.52 = 2,562.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,330.72x = 5,975.52 × 2,562.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,330.72x = 15,312,628.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,312,628.53/4,330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.82

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