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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,701.46, 7,052.52 and 1,581.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,701.46, 7,052.52 and 1,581.45 is: 2,372.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,701.46 : 7,052.52 = 1,581.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,701.46/7,052.52 = 1,581.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,701.46x = 7,052.52 × 1,581.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,701.46x = 11,153,207.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,153,207.75/4,701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.29

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