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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,516.60, 6,774.90 and 2,572.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,516.60, 6,774.90 and 2,572.60 is: 3,858.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,516.60 : 6,774.90 = 2,572.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,516.60/6,774.90 = 2,572.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,516.60x = 6,774.90 × 2,572.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,516.60x = 17,429,107.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,429,107.74/4,516.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.90

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