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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.74, 7,010.02 and 1,750.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.74, 7,010.02 and 1,750.98 is: 2,626.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.74 : 7,010.02 = 1,750.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.74/7,010.02 = 1,750.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.74x = 7,010.02 × 1,750.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.74x = 12,274,404.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,274,404.82/4,672.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.81

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