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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.62, 6,573.96 and 2,072.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.62, 6,573.96 and 2,072.50 is: 3,108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.62 : 6,573.96 = 2,072.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.62/6,573.96 = 2,072.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.62x = 6,573.96 × 2,072.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.62x = 13,624,532.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,624,532.10/4,382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.76

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