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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.63, 6,694.35 and 1,175.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.63, 6,694.35 and 1,175.74 is: 1,763.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.63 : 6,694.35 = 1,175.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.63/6,694.35 = 1,175.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.63x = 6,694.35 × 1,175.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.63x = 7,870,781.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,870,781.60/4,462.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.71

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