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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.66, 7,004.26 and 1,747.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.66, 7,004.26 and 1,747.26 is: 2,621.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.66 : 7,004.26 = 1,747.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.66/7,004.26 = 1,747.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.66x = 7,004.26 × 1,747.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.66x = 12,238,263.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,238,263.33/4,668.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.37

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