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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,426.79, 6,627.31 and 2,572.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,426.79, 6,627.31 and 2,572.25 is: 3,850.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,426.79 : 6,627.31 = 2,572.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,426.79/6,627.31 = 2,572.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,426.79x = 6,627.31 × 2,572.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,426.79x = 17,047,058.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,047,058.58/4,426.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.89

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