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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.72, 6,842.62 and 2,486.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.72, 6,842.62 and 2,486.52 is: 3,721.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.72 : 6,842.62 = 2,486.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.72/6,842.62 = 2,486.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.72x = 6,842.62 × 2,486.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.72x = 17,014,311.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,014,311.48/4,571.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.64

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