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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.51, 6,588.03 and 2,052.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.51, 6,588.03 and 2,052.76 is: 3,078.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.51 : 6,588.03 = 2,052.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.51/6,588.03 = 2,052.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.51x = 6,588.03 × 2,052.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.51x = 13,523,648.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,523,648.04/4,392.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.80

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