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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,688.40, 6,469.98 and 2,592.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,688.40, 6,469.98 and 2,592.54 is: 3,577.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,688.40 : 6,469.98 = 2,592.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,688.40/6,469.98 = 2,592.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,688.40x = 6,469.98 × 2,592.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,688.40x = 16,773,681.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,773,681.95/4,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.70

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