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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,688.53, 7,030.46 and 1,567.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,688.53, 7,030.46 and 1,567.46 is: 2,350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,688.53 : 7,030.46 = 1,567.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,688.53/7,030.46 = 1,567.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,688.53x = 7,030.46 × 1,567.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,688.53x = 11,019,986.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,019,986.33/4,688.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.42

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