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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.02, 6,442.74 and 2,572.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.02, 6,442.74 and 2,572.74 is: 3,550.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.02 : 6,442.74 = 2,572.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.02/6,442.74 = 2,572.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.02x = 6,442.74 × 2,572.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.02x = 16,575,494.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,575,494.91/4,669.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.10

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