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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,714.63, 7,071.96 and 1,594.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,714.63, 7,071.96 and 1,594.66 is: 2,391.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,714.63 : 7,071.96 = 1,594.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,714.63/7,071.96 = 1,594.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,714.63x = 7,071.96 × 1,594.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,714.63x = 11,277,354.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,277,354.05/4,714.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.99

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