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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.59, 6,860.73 and 1,976.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.59, 6,860.73 and 1,976.52 is: 2,964.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.59 : 6,860.73 = 1,976.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.59/6,860.73 = 1,976.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.59x = 6,860.73 × 1,976.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.59x = 13,560,370.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,560,370.06/4,573.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.93

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