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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.60, 4,548.90 and 2,595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.60, 4,548.90 and 2,595.20 is: 3,892.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.60 : 4,548.90 = 2,595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.60/4,548.90 = 2,595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.60x = 4,548.90 × 2,595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.60x = 11,805,305.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,805,305.28/3,032.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.80

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