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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.97, 7,009.46 and 1,552.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.97, 7,009.46 and 1,552.11 is: 2,328.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.97 : 7,009.46 = 1,552.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.97/7,009.46 = 1,552.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.97x = 7,009.46 × 1,552.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.97x = 10,879,468.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,879,468.53/4,672.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.17

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