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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.56, 6,332.40 and 2,725.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.56, 6,332.40 and 2,725.56 is: 3,761.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.56 : 6,332.40 = 2,725.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.56/6,332.40 = 2,725.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.56x = 6,332.40 × 2,725.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.56x = 17,259,336.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,259,336.14/4,588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.38

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