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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,592.51, 6,889.38 and 2,252.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,592.51, 6,889.38 and 2,252.59 is: 3,379.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,592.51 : 6,889.38 = 2,252.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,592.51/6,889.38 = 2,252.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,592.51x = 6,889.38 × 2,252.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,592.51x = 15,518,931.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,518,931.27/4,592.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.18

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