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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.48, 7,068.74 and 1,592.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.48, 7,068.74 and 1,592.91 is: 2,389.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.48 : 7,068.74 = 1,592.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.48/7,068.74 = 1,592.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.48x = 7,068.74 × 1,592.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.48x = 11,259,858.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,259,858.67/4,711.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.88

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