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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,649.91, 6,971.49 and 1,528.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,649.91, 6,971.49 and 1,528.89 is: 2,292.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,649.91 : 6,971.49 = 1,528.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,649.91/6,971.49 = 1,528.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,649.91x = 6,971.49 × 1,528.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,649.91x = 10,658,641.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,658,641.35/4,649.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.23

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