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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.63, 6,893.46 and 1,132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.63, 6,893.46 and 1,132.88 is: 1,699.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.63 : 6,893.46 = 1,132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.63/6,893.46 = 1,132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.63x = 6,893.46 × 1,132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.63x = 7,809,428.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,809,428.50/4,595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.32

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