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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,712.74, 7,069.86 and 1,593.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,712.74, 7,069.86 and 1,593.02 is: 2,389.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,712.74 : 7,069.86 = 1,593.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,712.74/7,069.86 = 1,593.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,712.74x = 7,069.86 × 1,593.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,712.74x = 11,262,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,262,428.38/4,712.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.78

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