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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.56, 6,553.08 and 2,522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.56, 6,553.08 and 2,522.70 is: 3,780.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.56 : 6,553.08 = 2,522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.56/6,553.08 = 2,522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.56x = 6,553.08 × 2,522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.56x = 16,531,454.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,531,454.92/4,372.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.73

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