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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.74, 6,915.98 and 1,689.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.74, 6,915.98 and 1,689.26 is: 2,533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.74 : 6,915.98 = 1,689.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.74/6,915.98 = 1,689.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.74x = 6,915.98 × 1,689.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.74x = 11,682,888.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,682,888.37/4,611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.29

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