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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,461.72, 6,157.40 and 2,572.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,461.72, 6,157.40 and 2,572.60 is: 3,550.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,461.72 : 6,157.40 = 2,572.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,461.72/6,157.40 = 2,572.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,461.72x = 6,157.40 × 2,572.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,461.72x = 15,840,527.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,840,527.24/4,461.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.32

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