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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.76, 6,882.96 and 1,301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.76, 6,882.96 and 1,301.84 is: 1,952.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.76 : 6,882.96 = 1,301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.76/6,882.96 = 1,301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.76x = 6,882.96 × 1,301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.76x = 8,960,512.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,960,512.65/4,588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.71

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