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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.63, 7,066.95 and 1,590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.63, 7,066.95 and 1,590.72 is: 2,386.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.63 : 7,066.95 = 1,590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.63/7,066.95 = 1,590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.63x = 7,066.95 × 1,590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.63x = 11,241,538.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,241,538.70/4,710.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.42

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