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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.89, 6,296.77 and 2,573.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.89, 6,296.77 and 2,573.46 is: 3,551.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.89 : 6,296.77 = 2,573.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.89/6,296.77 = 2,573.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.89x = 6,296.77 × 2,573.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.89x = 16,204,485.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,204,485.72/4,562.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.36

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