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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,394.64, 6,063.84 and 2,531.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,394.64, 6,063.84 and 2,531.28 is: 3,492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,394.64 : 6,063.84 = 2,531.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,394.64/6,063.84 = 2,531.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,394.64x = 6,063.84 × 2,531.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,394.64x = 15,349,276.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,349,276.92/4,394.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.73

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