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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.32, 6,488.52 and 2,597.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.32, 6,488.52 and 2,597.12 is: 3,889.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.32 : 6,488.52 = 2,597.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.32/6,488.52 = 2,597.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.32x = 6,488.52 × 2,597.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.32x = 16,851,465.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,851,465.06/4,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.71

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