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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.27, 6,566.91 and 2,529.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.27, 6,566.91 and 2,529.28 is: 3,791.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.27 : 6,566.91 = 2,529.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.27/6,566.91 = 2,529.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.27x = 6,566.91 × 2,529.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.27x = 16,609,554.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,609,554.12/4,380.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.90

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