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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.50, 7,008.48 and 2,592.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.50, 7,008.48 and 2,592.25 is: 3,889.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.50 : 7,008.48 = 2,592.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.50/7,008.48 = 2,592.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.50x = 7,008.48 × 2,592.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.50x = 18,167,732.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,167,732.28/4,670.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.89

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