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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.15, 6,861.81 and 2,350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.15, 6,861.81 and 2,350.88 is: 3,528.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.15 : 6,861.81 = 2,350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.15/6,861.81 = 2,350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.15x = 6,861.81 × 2,350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.15x = 16,131,291.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,131,291.89/4,572.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.16

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