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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,688.65, 6,469.77 and 2,592.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,688.65, 6,469.77 and 2,592.64 is: 3,577.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,688.65 : 6,469.77 = 2,592.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,688.65/6,469.77 = 2,592.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,688.65x = 6,469.77 × 2,592.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,688.65x = 16,773,784.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,773,784.49/4,688.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.53

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