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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.74, 6,871.92 and 1,461.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.74, 6,871.92 and 1,461.43 is: 2,192.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.74 : 6,871.92 = 1,461.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.74/6,871.92 = 1,461.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.74x = 6,871.92 × 1,461.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.74x = 10,042,830.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,042,830.05/4,580.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.40

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