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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.84, 6,977.58 and 1,573.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.84, 6,977.58 and 1,573.84 is: 2,360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.84 : 6,977.58 = 1,573.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.84/6,977.58 = 1,573.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.84x = 6,977.58 × 1,573.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.84x = 10,981,594.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,981,594.51/4,651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.70

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