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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,456.80, 6,149.52 and 2,592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,456.80, 6,149.52 and 2,592.72 is: 3,577.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,456.80 : 6,149.52 = 2,592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,456.80/6,149.52 = 2,592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,456.80x = 6,149.52 × 2,592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,456.80x = 15,943,983.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,943,983.49/4,456.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.45

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