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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.16, 7,009.44 and 1,750.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.16, 7,009.44 and 1,750.48 is: 2,626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.16 : 7,009.44 = 1,750.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.16/7,009.44 = 1,750.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.16x = 7,009.44 × 1,750.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.16x = 12,269,884.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,269,884.53/4,672.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.17

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