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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.62, 7,066.53 and 1,790.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.62, 7,066.53 and 1,790.22 is: 2,684.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.62 : 7,066.53 = 1,790.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.62/7,066.53 = 1,790.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.62x = 7,066.53 × 1,790.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.62x = 12,650,643.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,650,643.34/4,711.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.99

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