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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.65, 6,310.77 and 2,583.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.65, 6,310.77 and 2,583.33 is: 3,565.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.65 : 6,310.77 = 2,583.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.65/6,310.77 = 2,583.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.65x = 6,310.77 × 2,583.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.65x = 16,302,788.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,302,788.55/4,572.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.29

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