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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.65, 7,012.71 and 1,753.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.65, 7,012.71 and 1,753.17 is: 2,630.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.65 : 7,012.71 = 1,753.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.65/7,012.71 = 1,753.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.65x = 7,012.71 × 1,753.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.65x = 12,294,472.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,294,472.79/4,674.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,630.03

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