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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.48, 6,024.22 and 2,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.48, 6,024.22 and 2,573 is: 3,551.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.48 : 6,024.22 = 2,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.48/6,024.22 = 2,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.48x = 6,024.22 × 2,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.48x = 15,500,318.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,500,318.06/4,364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.47

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