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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,460.64, 6,155.66 and 2,572.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,460.64, 6,155.66 and 2,572.22 is: 3,549.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,460.64 : 6,155.66 = 2,572.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,460.64/6,155.66 = 2,572.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,460.64x = 6,155.66 × 2,572.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,460.64x = 15,833,711.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,833,711.77/4,460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.65

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