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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.72, 6,158.78 and 2,573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.72, 6,158.78 and 2,573.60 is: 3,551.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.72 : 6,158.78 = 2,573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.72/6,158.78 = 2,573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.72x = 6,158.78 × 2,573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.72x = 15,850,236.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850,236.21/4,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.70

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