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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.72, 6,994.80 and 1,584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.72, 6,994.80 and 1,584 is: 2,376.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.72 : 6,994.80 = 1,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.72/6,994.80 = 1,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.72x = 6,994.80 × 1,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.72x = 11,079,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,079,763.20/4,662.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.24

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