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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.68, 6,061.08 and 2,528.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.68, 6,061.08 and 2,528.68 is: 3,489.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.68 : 6,061.08 = 2,528.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.68/6,061.08 = 2,528.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.68x = 6,061.08 × 2,528.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.68x = 15,326,531.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,326,531.77/4,391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.90

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