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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.08, 6,584.59 and 1,468.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.08, 6,584.59 and 1,468.60 is: 2,202.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.08 : 6,584.59 = 1,468.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.08/6,584.59 = 1,468.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.08x = 6,584.59 × 1,468.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.08x = 9,670,128.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,670,128.87/4,391.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.22

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