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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,528.96, 6,248.96 and 2,872

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,528.96, 6,248.96 and 2,872 is: 3,962.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,528.96 : 6,248.96 = 2,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,528.96/6,248.96 = 2,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,528.96x = 6,248.96 × 2,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,528.96x = 17,947,013.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,947,013.12/4,528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.72

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