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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,722, 7,083.36 and 1,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,722, 7,083.36 and 1,644 is: 2,466.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,722 : 7,083.36 = 1,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,722/7,083.36 = 1,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,722x = 7,083.36 × 1,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,722x = 11,645,043.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,645,043.84/4,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.13

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