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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.94, 7,015.72 and 1,556.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.94, 7,015.72 and 1,556.82 is: 2,335.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.94 : 7,015.72 = 1,556.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.94/7,015.72 = 1,556.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.94x = 7,015.72 × 1,556.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.94x = 10,922,213.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,922,213.21/4,676.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.33

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