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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.76, 6,869.82 and 1,658.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.76, 6,869.82 and 1,658.52 is: 2,487.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.76 : 6,869.82 = 1,658.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.76/6,869.82 = 1,658.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.76x = 6,869.82 × 1,658.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.76x = 11,393,733.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,393,733.87/4,580.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.30

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