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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.62, 7,061.07 and 1,589.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.62, 7,061.07 and 1,589.57 is: 2,382.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.62 : 7,061.07 = 1,589.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.62/7,061.07 = 1,589.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.62x = 7,061.07 × 1,589.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.62x = 11,224,065.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,224,065.04/4,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.72

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