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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.79, 6,296.64 and 2,573.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.79, 6,296.64 and 2,573.34 is: 3,551.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.79 : 6,296.64 = 2,573.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.79/6,296.64 = 2,573.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.79x = 6,296.64 × 2,573.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.79x = 16,203,362.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,203,362.32/4,562.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.20

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