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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.91, 7,009.34 and 1,553.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.91, 7,009.34 and 1,553.15 is: 2,329.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.91 : 7,009.34 = 1,553.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.91/7,009.34 = 1,553.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.91x = 7,009.34 × 1,553.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.91x = 10,886,556.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,886,556.42/4,672.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.72

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