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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.76, 6,893.52 and 1,475.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.76, 6,893.52 and 1,475.64 is: 2,213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.76 : 6,893.52 = 1,475.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.76/6,893.52 = 1,475.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.76x = 6,893.52 × 1,475.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.76x = 10,172,353.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,172,353.85/4,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.42

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