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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.91, 6,916.37 and 1,688.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.91, 6,916.37 and 1,688.55 is: 2,532.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.91 : 6,916.37 = 1,688.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.91/6,916.37 = 1,688.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.91x = 6,916.37 × 1,688.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.91x = 11,678,628.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,678,628.12/4,610.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.83

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