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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.96, 7,305.76 and 1,584.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.96, 7,305.76 and 1,584.08 is: 2,375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.96 : 7,305.76 = 1,584.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.96/7,305.76 = 1,584.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.96x = 7,305.76 × 1,584.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.96x = 11,572,908.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,572,908.30/4,870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.90

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