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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,504.93, 6,759.82 and 1,874.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,504.93, 6,759.82 and 1,874.25 is: 2,812.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,504.93 : 6,759.82 = 1,874.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,504.93/6,759.82 = 1,874.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,504.93x = 6,759.82 × 1,874.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,504.93x = 12,669,587.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,669,587.95/4,504.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.38

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