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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.82, 6,812.22 and 2,592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.82, 6,812.22 and 2,592.72 is: 3,886.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.82 : 6,812.22 = 2,592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.82/6,812.22 = 2,592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.82x = 6,812.22 × 2,592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.82x = 17,662,179.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,662,179.04/4,544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.22

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