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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.37, 6,571.80 and 2,072.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.37, 6,571.80 and 2,072.25 is: 3,107.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.37 : 6,571.80 = 2,072.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.37/6,571.80 = 2,072.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.37x = 6,571.80 × 2,072.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.37x = 13,618,412.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,618,412.55/4,382.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.55

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