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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.36, 7,346.52 and 2,588.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.36, 7,346.52 and 2,588.24 is: 3,879.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.36 : 7,346.52 = 2,588.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.36/7,346.52 = 2,588.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.36x = 7,346.52 × 2,588.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.36x = 19,014,556.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,014,556.92/4,901.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.45

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