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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.20, 7,002.32 and 1,548.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.20, 7,002.32 and 1,548.63 is: 2,322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.20 : 7,002.32 = 1,548.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.20/7,002.32 = 1,548.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.20x = 7,002.32 × 1,548.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.20x = 10,843,995.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,843,995.08/4,669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.45

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