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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,688.21, 6,469.71 and 2,592.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,688.21, 6,469.71 and 2,592.35 is: 3,577.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,688.21 : 6,469.71 = 2,592.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,688.21/6,469.71 = 2,592.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,688.21x = 6,469.71 × 2,592.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,688.21x = 16,771,752.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,771,752.72/4,688.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.43

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