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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.72, 6,780.60 and 2,572.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.72, 6,780.60 and 2,572.80 is: 3,855.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.72 : 6,780.60 = 2,572.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.72/6,780.60 = 2,572.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.72x = 6,780.60 × 2,572.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.72x = 17,445,127.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,445,127.68/4,524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.52

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