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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.92, 6,478.40 and 2,575.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.92, 6,478.40 and 2,575.84 is: 3,875.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.92 : 6,478.40 = 2,575.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.92/6,478.40 = 2,575.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.92x = 6,478.40 × 2,575.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.92x = 16,687,321.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,687,321.86/4,305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.44

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