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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.72, 6,310.44 and 2,710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.72, 6,310.44 and 2,710.80 is: 3,740.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.72 : 6,310.44 = 2,710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.72/6,310.44 = 2,710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.72x = 6,310.44 × 2,710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.72x = 17,106,340.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,106,340.75/4,572.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.96

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