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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.66, 6,572.43 and 2,071.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.66, 6,572.43 and 2,071.62 is: 3,108.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.66 : 6,572.43 = 2,071.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.66/6,572.43 = 2,071.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.66x = 6,572.43 × 2,071.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.66x = 13,615,577.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,615,577.44/4,380.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.11

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