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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.58, 6,914.97 and 1,688.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.58, 6,914.97 and 1,688.70 is: 2,534.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.58 : 6,914.97 = 1,688.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.58/6,914.97 = 1,688.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.58x = 6,914.97 × 1,688.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.58x = 11,677,309.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,677,309.84/4,607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.37

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