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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.08, 6,329.52 and 2,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.08, 6,329.52 and 2,724 is: 3,757.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.08 : 6,329.52 = 2,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.08/6,329.52 = 2,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.08x = 6,329.52 × 2,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.08x = 17,241,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,241,612.48/4,588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.91

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