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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,592.74, 6,889.44 and 1,306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,592.74, 6,889.44 and 1,306.08 is: 1,959.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,592.74 : 6,889.44 = 1,306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,592.74/6,889.44 = 1,306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,592.74x = 6,889.44 × 1,306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,592.74x = 8,998,159.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,998,159.80/4,592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.21

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