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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.04, 6,852.96 and 2,491.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.04, 6,852.96 and 2,491.28 is: 3,733.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.04 : 6,852.96 = 2,491.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.04/6,852.96 = 2,491.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.04x = 6,852.96 × 2,491.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.04x = 17,072,642.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,072,642.19/4,573.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.32

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