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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,685.91, 7,028.86 and 1,565.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,685.91, 7,028.86 and 1,565.34 is: 2,348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,685.91 : 7,028.86 = 1,565.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,685.91/7,028.86 = 1,565.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,685.91x = 7,028.86 × 1,565.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,685.91x = 11,002,555.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,002,555.71/4,685.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.01

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