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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,688.31, 6,469.88 and 2,592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,688.31, 6,469.88 and 2,592.44 is: 3,577.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,688.31 : 6,469.88 = 2,592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,688.31/6,469.88 = 2,592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,688.31x = 6,469.88 × 2,592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,688.31x = 16,772,775.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,772,775.71/4,688.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.57

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