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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,592.68, 6,886.97 and 1,305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,592.68, 6,886.97 and 1,305.01 is: 1,956.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,592.68 : 6,886.97 = 1,305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,592.68/6,886.97 = 1,305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,592.68x = 6,886.97 × 1,305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,592.68x = 8,987,579.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,987,579.04/4,592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.93

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