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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,486.92, 6,192.76 and 2,599.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,486.92, 6,192.76 and 2,599.68 is: 3,588.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,486.92 : 6,192.76 = 2,599.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,486.92/6,192.76 = 2,599.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,486.92x = 6,192.76 × 2,599.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,486.92x = 16,099,194.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,099,194.32/4,486.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.03

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