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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.61, 7,066.56 and 1,789.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.61, 7,066.56 and 1,789.22 is: 2,683.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.61 : 7,066.56 = 1,789.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.61/7,066.56 = 1,789.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.61x = 7,066.56 × 1,789.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.61x = 12,643,630.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,643,630.48/4,711.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.51

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