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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.47, 6,977.70 and 1,530.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.47, 6,977.70 and 1,530.57 is: 2,296.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.47 : 6,977.70 = 1,530.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.47/6,977.70 = 1,530.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.47x = 6,977.70 × 1,530.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.47x = 10,679,858.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,679,858.29/4,651.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.02

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