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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.66, 6,332.07 and 2,725.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.66, 6,332.07 and 2,725.66 is: 3,761.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.66 : 6,332.07 = 2,725.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.66/6,332.07 = 2,725.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.66x = 6,332.07 × 2,725.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.66x = 17,259,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,259,069.92/4,588.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.24

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