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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.52, 6,560.42 and 2,618.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.52, 6,560.42 and 2,618.75 is: 3,929.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.52 : 6,560.42 = 2,618.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.52/6,560.42 = 2,618.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.52x = 6,560.42 × 2,618.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.52x = 17,180,103.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,180,103.18/4,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.11

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