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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.44, 6,846.54 and 1,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.44, 6,846.54 and 1,792 is: 2,687.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.44 : 6,846.54 = 1,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.44/6,846.54 = 1,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.44x = 6,846.54 × 1,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.44x = 12,268,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,268,999.68/4,565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.36

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