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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.91, 6,965.02 and 1,524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.91, 6,965.02 and 1,524.56 is: 2,286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.91 : 6,965.02 = 1,524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.91/6,965.02 = 1,524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.91x = 6,965.02 × 1,524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.91x = 10,618,557.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,618,557.97/4,644.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.06

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