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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.26, 6,559.35 and 2,062.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.26, 6,559.35 and 2,062.50 is: 3,094.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.26 : 6,559.35 = 2,062.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.26/6,559.35 = 2,062.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.26x = 6,559.35 × 2,062.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.26x = 13,528,659.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,528,659.38/4,372.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.20

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