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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.92, 5,882.52 and 2,608.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.92, 5,882.52 and 2,608.88 is: 3,599.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.92 : 5,882.52 = 2,608.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.92/5,882.52 = 2,608.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.92x = 5,882.52 × 2,608.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.92x = 15,346,788.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,346,788.78/4,263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.22

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