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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,590.73, 6,886.44 and 1,304.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,590.73, 6,886.44 and 1,304.09 is: 1,956.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,590.73 : 6,886.44 = 1,304.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,590.73/6,886.44 = 1,304.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,590.73x = 6,886.44 × 1,304.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,590.73x = 8,980,531.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,980,531.02/4,590.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.23

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