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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.18, 7,007.28 and 1,750.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.18, 7,007.28 and 1,750.69 is: 2,625.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.18 : 7,007.28 = 1,750.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.18/7,007.28 = 1,750.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.18x = 7,007.28 × 1,750.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.18x = 12,267,575.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,267,575.02/4,672.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.66

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