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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.92, 6,992.42 and 1,541.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.92, 6,992.42 and 1,541.90 is: 2,313.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.92 : 6,992.42 = 1,541.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.92/6,992.42 = 1,541.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.92x = 6,992.42 × 1,541.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.92x = 10,781,612.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,781,612.40/4,660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.19

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