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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,688.36, 6,469.98 and 2,592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,688.36, 6,469.98 and 2,592.52 is: 3,577.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,688.36 : 6,469.98 = 2,592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,688.36/6,469.98 = 2,592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,688.36x = 6,469.98 × 2,592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,688.36x = 16,773,552.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,773,552.55/4,688.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.70

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