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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.78, 6,441.66 and 2,572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.78, 6,441.66 and 2,572.04 is: 3,549.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.78 : 6,441.66 = 2,572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.78/6,441.66 = 2,572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.78x = 6,441.66 × 2,572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.78x = 16,568,207.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,568,207.19/4,667.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.48

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