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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.97, 7,007.56 and 1,592.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.97, 7,007.56 and 1,592.97 is: 2,389.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.97 : 7,007.56 = 1,592.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.97/7,007.56 = 1,592.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.97x = 7,007.56 × 1,592.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.97x = 11,162,832.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,162,832.85/4,670.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.83

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