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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,592.67, 6,888.77 and 1,305.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,592.67, 6,888.77 and 1,305.33 is: 1,957.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,592.67 : 6,888.77 = 1,305.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,592.67/6,888.77 = 1,305.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,592.67x = 6,888.77 × 1,305.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,592.67x = 8,992,111.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,992,111.62/4,592.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.93

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