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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.29, 6,573.56 and 2,540.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.29, 6,573.56 and 2,540.63 is: 3,802.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.29 : 6,573.56 = 2,540.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.29/6,573.56 = 2,540.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.29x = 6,573.56 × 2,540.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.29x = 16,700,987.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,700,987.47/4,392.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.34

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