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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,800.38, 6,624.52 and 2,592.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,800.38, 6,624.52 and 2,592.38 is: 3,577.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,800.38 : 6,624.52 = 2,592.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,800.38/6,624.52 = 2,592.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,800.38x = 6,624.52 × 2,592.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,800.38x = 17,173,233.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,173,233.55/4,800.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.48

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