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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.98, 7,068.74 and 1,592.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.98, 7,068.74 and 1,592.28 is: 2,388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.98 : 7,068.74 = 1,592.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.98/7,068.74 = 1,592.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.98x = 7,068.74 × 1,592.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.98x = 11,255,413.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,255,413.33/4,711.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.68

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