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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,384.64, 6,052.90 and 2,592.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,384.64, 6,052.90 and 2,592.42 is: 3,578.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,384.64 : 6,052.90 = 2,592.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,384.64/6,052.90 = 2,592.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,384.64x = 6,052.90 × 2,592.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,384.64x = 15,691,659.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,691,659.02/4,384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.78

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