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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,561.87, 6,295.37 and 2,572.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,561.87, 6,295.37 and 2,572.41 is: 3,549.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,561.87 : 6,295.37 = 2,572.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,561.87/6,295.37 = 2,572.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,561.87x = 6,295.37 × 2,572.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,561.87x = 16,194,262.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,194,262.55/4,561.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.92

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