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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.72, 5,803.92 and 2,528.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.72, 5,803.92 and 2,528.76 is: 3,488.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.72 : 5,803.92 = 2,528.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.72/5,803.92 = 2,528.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.72x = 5,803.92 × 2,528.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.72x = 14,676,720.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,676,720.74/4,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.88

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