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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,526.74, 6,791.17 and 1,406.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,526.74, 6,791.17 and 1,406.59 is: 2,110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,526.74 : 6,791.17 = 1,406.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,526.74/6,791.17 = 1,406.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,526.74x = 6,791.17 × 1,406.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,526.74x = 9,552,391.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,552,391.81/4,526.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.21

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