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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.63, 6,766.37 and 1,738.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.63, 6,766.37 and 1,738.95 is: 2,607.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.63 : 6,766.37 = 1,738.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.63/6,766.37 = 1,738.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.63x = 6,766.37 × 1,738.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.63x = 11,766,370.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,766,370.42/4,512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.43

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