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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.31, 7,009.69 and 1,751.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.31, 7,009.69 and 1,751.37 is: 2,626.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.31 : 7,009.69 = 1,751.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.31/7,009.69 = 1,751.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.31x = 7,009.69 × 1,751.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.31x = 12,276,560.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,276,560.78/4,673.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.95

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