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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.48, 8,688.32 and 2,503.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.48, 8,688.32 and 2,503.28 is: 3,754.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.48 : 8,688.32 = 2,503.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.48/8,688.32 = 2,503.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.48x = 8,688.32 × 2,503.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.48x = 21,749,297.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,749,297.69/5,792.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.75

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