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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.84, 6,995.58 and 1,585.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.84, 6,995.58 and 1,585.84 is: 2,378.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.84 : 6,995.58 = 1,585.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.84/6,995.58 = 1,585.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.84x = 6,995.58 × 1,585.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.84x = 11,093,870.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,093,870.59/4,663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,378.70

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