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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,701.62, 7,052.18 and 1,581.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,701.62, 7,052.18 and 1,581.69 is: 2,372.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,701.62 : 7,052.18 = 1,581.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,701.62/7,052.18 = 1,581.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,701.62x = 7,052.18 × 1,581.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,701.62x = 11,154,354.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,154,354.68/4,701.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.45

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