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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,647.57, 6,965.95 and 1,724.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,647.57, 6,965.95 and 1,724.01 is: 2,584.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,647.57 : 6,965.95 = 1,724.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,647.57/6,965.95 = 1,724.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,647.57x = 6,965.95 × 1,724.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,647.57x = 12,009,367.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,009,367.46/4,647.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.01

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