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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.06, 6,441.90 and 2,572.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.06, 6,441.90 and 2,572.19 is: 3,549.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.06 : 6,441.90 = 2,572.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.06/6,441.90 = 2,572.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.06x = 6,441.90 × 2,572.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.06x = 16,569,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,569,773.06/4,668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.60

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