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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.71, 7,005.36 and 1,552.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.71, 7,005.36 and 1,552.88 is: 2,329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.71 : 7,005.36 = 1,552.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.71/7,005.36 = 1,552.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.71x = 7,005.36 × 1,552.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.71x = 10,878,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,878,483.44/4,670.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.09

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