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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.54, 7,009.75 and 1,750.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.54, 7,009.75 and 1,750.79 is: 2,625.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.54 : 7,009.75 = 1,750.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.54/7,009.75 = 1,750.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.54x = 7,009.75 × 1,750.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.54x = 12,272,600.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,272,600.20/4,674.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.41

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