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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.58, 7,013.87 and 1,555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.58, 7,013.87 and 1,555 is: 2,333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.58 : 7,013.87 = 1,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.58/7,013.87 = 1,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.58x = 7,013.87 × 1,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.58x = 10,906,567.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,906,567.85/4,674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.17

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