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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,292.72, 6,432.96 and 2,538.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,292.72, 6,432.96 and 2,538.08 is: 3,803.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,292.72 : 6,432.96 = 2,538.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,292.72/6,432.96 = 2,538.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,292.72x = 6,432.96 × 2,538.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,292.72x = 16,327,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,327,367.12/4,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.50

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