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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.48, 6,560.43 and 2,522.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.48, 6,560.43 and 2,522.62 is: 3,784.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.48 : 6,560.43 = 2,522.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.48/6,560.43 = 2,522.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.48x = 6,560.43 × 2,522.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.48x = 16,549,426.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,549,426.51/4,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.91

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