Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,772.16, 7,158.24 and 1,692
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,772.16, 7,158.24 and 1,692 is: 2,538
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,772.16 : 7,158.24 = 1,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,772.16/7,158.24 = 1,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,772.16x = 7,158.24 × 1,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,772.16x = 12,111,742.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,111,742.08/4,772.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,538
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