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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.84, 6,792.48 and 1,607.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.84, 6,792.48 and 1,607.72 is: 2,410.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.84 : 6,792.48 = 1,607.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.84/6,792.48 = 1,607.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.84x = 6,792.48 × 1,607.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.84x = 10,920,405.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,920,405.95/4,529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.77

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