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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.41, 6,588.96 and 1,272.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.41, 6,588.96 and 1,272.47 is: 1,908.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.41 : 6,588.96 = 1,272.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.41/6,588.96 = 1,272.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.41x = 6,588.96 × 1,272.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.41x = 8,384,230.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,384,230.69/4,392.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.80

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