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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.32, 7,006.56 and 1,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.32, 7,006.56 and 1,750 is: 2,625.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.32 : 7,006.56 = 1,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.32/7,006.56 = 1,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.32x = 7,006.56 × 1,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.32x = 12,261,480
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,261,480/4,670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.40

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