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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,514.64, 6,772.35 and 1,592.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,514.64, 6,772.35 and 1,592.97 is: 2,389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,514.64 : 6,772.35 = 1,592.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,514.64/6,772.35 = 1,592.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,514.64x = 6,772.35 × 1,592.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,514.64x = 10,788,150.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,788,150.38/4,514.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.59

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