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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.93, 6,310.98 and 2,582.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.93, 6,310.98 and 2,582.76 is: 3,564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.93 : 6,310.98 = 2,582.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.93/6,310.98 = 2,582.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.93x = 6,310.98 × 2,582.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.93x = 16,299,746.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,299,746.70/4,572.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.40

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