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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670, 7,005.84 and 1,748.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670, 7,005.84 and 1,748.24 is: 2,622.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670 : 7,005.84 = 1,748.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670/7,005.84 = 1,748.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670x = 7,005.84 × 1,748.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670x = 12,247,889.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,247,889.72/4,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.67

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