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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.52, 7,008.92 and 1,750.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.52, 7,008.92 and 1,750.28 is: 2,625.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.52 : 7,008.92 = 1,750.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.52/7,008.92 = 1,750.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.52x = 7,008.92 × 1,750.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.52x = 12,267,572.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,267,572.50/4,672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.47

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