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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.72, 4,566.70 and 1,750.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.72, 4,566.70 and 1,750.12 is: 2,622.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.72 : 4,566.70 = 1,750.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.72/4,566.70 = 1,750.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.72x = 4,566.70 × 1,750.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.72x = 7,992,273.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,992,273.00/3,047.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.38

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