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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.95, 7,008.87 and 1,750.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.95, 7,008.87 and 1,750.21 is: 2,624.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.95 : 7,008.87 = 1,750.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.95/7,008.87 = 1,750.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.95x = 7,008.87 × 1,750.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.95x = 12,266,970.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,266,970.26/4,673.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.54

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