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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,561.94, 6,295.29 and 2,572.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,561.94, 6,295.29 and 2,572.69 is: 3,550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,561.94 : 6,295.29 = 2,572.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,561.94/6,295.29 = 2,572.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,561.94x = 6,295.29 × 2,572.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,561.94x = 16,195,813.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,195,813.89/4,561.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.20

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