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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.27, 6,565.41 and 2,528.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.27, 6,565.41 and 2,528.28 is: 3,790.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.27 : 6,565.41 = 2,528.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.27/6,565.41 = 2,528.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.27x = 6,565.41 × 2,528.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.27x = 16,599,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,599,194.79/4,379.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.41

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