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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.50, 7,006.86 and 1,592.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.50, 7,006.86 and 1,592.50 is: 2,389.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.50 : 7,006.86 = 1,592.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.50/7,006.86 = 1,592.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.50x = 7,006.86 × 1,592.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.50x = 11,158,424.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,158,424.55/4,670.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.13

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