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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.92, 7,001.36 and 1,546.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.92, 7,001.36 and 1,546.74 is: 2,320.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.92 : 7,001.36 = 1,546.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.92/7,001.36 = 1,546.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.92x = 7,001.36 × 1,546.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.92x = 10,829,275.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,829,275.83/4,666.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.43

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