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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.52, 5,990.46 and 2,572.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.52, 5,990.46 and 2,572.80 is: 3,550.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.52 : 5,990.46 = 2,572.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.52/5,990.46 = 2,572.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.52x = 5,990.46 × 2,572.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.52x = 15,412,255.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,412,255.49/4,340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.79

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