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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.81, 7,010.44 and 1,751.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.81, 7,010.44 and 1,751.87 is: 2,627.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.81 : 7,010.44 = 1,751.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.81/7,010.44 = 1,751.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.81x = 7,010.44 × 1,751.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.81x = 12,281,379.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,281,379.52/4,673.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.70

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