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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.71, 7,007.66 and 1,748.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.71, 7,007.66 and 1,748.01 is: 2,623.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.71 : 7,007.66 = 1,748.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.71/7,007.66 = 1,748.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.71x = 7,007.66 × 1,748.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.71x = 12,249,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,249,451.02/4,669.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.17

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