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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.76, 6,907.68 and 1,486.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.76, 6,907.68 and 1,486.06 is: 2,228.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.76 : 6,907.68 = 1,486.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.76/6,907.68 = 1,486.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.76x = 6,907.68 × 1,486.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.76x = 10,265,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,265,226.94/4,605.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.78

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