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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.93, 7,006.70 and 1,551.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.93, 7,006.70 and 1,551.15 is: 2,326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.93 : 7,006.70 = 1,551.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.93/7,006.70 = 1,551.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.93x = 7,006.70 × 1,551.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.93x = 10,868,446.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,868,446.58/4,670.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.83

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