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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,712.92, 7,069.58 and 1,592.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,712.92, 7,069.58 and 1,592.65 is: 2,389.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,712.92 : 7,069.58 = 1,592.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,712.92/7,069.58 = 1,592.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,712.92x = 7,069.58 × 1,592.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,712.92x = 11,259,366.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,259,366.59/4,712.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.04

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