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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,911.36, 7,356.96 and 2,598.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,911.36, 7,356.96 and 2,598.72 is: 3,892.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,911.36 : 7,356.96 = 2,598.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,911.36/7,356.96 = 2,598.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,911.36x = 7,356.96 × 2,598.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,911.36x = 19,118,679.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,118,679.09/4,911.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.75

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