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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,435.53, 6,120.98 and 2,572.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,435.53, 6,120.98 and 2,572.53 is: 3,550.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,435.53 : 6,120.98 = 2,572.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,435.53/6,120.98 = 2,572.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,435.53x = 6,120.98 × 2,572.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,435.53x = 15,746,391.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,746,391.82/4,435.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.06

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