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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,482.88, 6,187.36 and 2,595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,482.88, 6,187.36 and 2,595.76 is: 3,582.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,482.88 : 6,187.36 = 2,595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,482.88/6,187.36 = 2,595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,482.88x = 6,187.36 × 2,595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,482.88x = 16,060,901.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,060,901.59/4,482.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.72

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