Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,574.76, 6,862.14 and 1,112
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,574.76, 6,862.14 and 1,112 is: 1,668
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,574.76 : 6,862.14 = 1,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,574.76/6,862.14 = 1,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,574.76x = 6,862.14 × 1,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,574.76x = 7,630,699.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,630,699.68/4,574.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,668
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