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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,688.32, 6,469.92 and 2,592.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,688.32, 6,469.92 and 2,592.48 is: 3,577.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,688.32 : 6,469.92 = 2,592.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,688.32/6,469.92 = 2,592.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,688.32x = 6,469.92 × 2,592.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,688.32x = 16,773,138.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,773,138.20/4,688.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.64

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