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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.98, 7,004.64 and 1,747.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.98, 7,004.64 and 1,747.68 is: 2,620.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.98 : 7,004.64 = 1,747.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.98/7,004.64 = 1,747.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.98x = 7,004.64 × 1,747.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.98x = 12,241,869.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,241,869.24/4,670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.84

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