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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,581.76, 6,322.72 and 2,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,581.76, 6,322.72 and 2,592 is: 3,576.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,581.76 : 6,322.72 = 2,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,581.76/6,322.72 = 2,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,581.76x = 6,322.72 × 2,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,581.76x = 16,388,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,388,490.24/4,581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.90

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