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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.50, 7,007.76 and 1,748.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.50, 7,007.76 and 1,748.44 is: 2,623.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.50 : 7,007.76 = 1,748.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.50/7,007.76 = 1,748.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.50x = 7,007.76 × 1,748.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.50x = 12,252,647.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,252,647.89/4,670.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.41

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