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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.64, 6,990.96 and 1,582.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.64, 6,990.96 and 1,582.64 is: 2,373.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.64 : 6,990.96 = 1,582.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.64/6,990.96 = 1,582.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.64x = 6,990.96 × 1,582.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.64x = 11,064,172.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,064,172.93/4,660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.96

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