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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.41, 6,158.79 and 2,573.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.41, 6,158.79 and 2,573.64 is: 3,552.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.41 : 6,158.79 = 2,573.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.41/6,158.79 = 2,573.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.41x = 6,158.79 × 2,573.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.41x = 15,850,508.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850,508.30/4,462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.01

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