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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.74, 6,332.36 and 2,572.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.74, 6,332.36 and 2,572.02 is: 3,549.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.74 : 6,332.36 = 2,572.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.74/6,332.36 = 2,572.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.74x = 6,332.36 × 2,572.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.74x = 16,286,943.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,286,943.71/4,588.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.33

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