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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.80, 6,227.04 and 2,588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.80, 6,227.04 and 2,588.96 is: 3,882.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.80 : 6,227.04 = 2,588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.80/6,227.04 = 2,588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.80x = 6,227.04 × 2,588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.80x = 16,121,557.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,121,557.48/4,152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.09

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