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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.72, 7,013.46 and 1,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.72, 7,013.46 and 1,598 is: 2,396.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.72 : 7,013.46 = 1,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.72/7,013.46 = 1,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.72x = 7,013.46 × 1,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.72x = 11,207,509.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,207,509.08/4,676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.45

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