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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,472.88, 6,711.66 and 2,392.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,472.88, 6,711.66 and 2,392.80 is: 3,590.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,472.88 : 6,711.66 = 2,392.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,472.88/6,711.66 = 2,392.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,472.88x = 6,711.66 × 2,392.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,472.88x = 16,059,660.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,059,660.05/4,472.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.45

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