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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.72, 6,861.60 and 2,492.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.72, 6,861.60 and 2,492.64 is: 3,740.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.72 : 6,861.60 = 2,492.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.72/6,861.60 = 2,492.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.72x = 6,861.60 × 2,492.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.72x = 17,103,498.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,103,498.62/4,572.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.33

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