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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.58, 6,591.79 and 2,052.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.58, 6,591.79 and 2,052.77 is: 3,080.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.58 : 6,591.79 = 2,052.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.58/6,591.79 = 2,052.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.58x = 6,591.79 × 2,052.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.58x = 13,531,419.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,531,419.79/4,392.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.52

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