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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.74, 7,013.02 and 1,752.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.74, 7,013.02 and 1,752.98 is: 2,629.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.74 : 7,013.02 = 1,752.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.74/7,013.02 = 1,752.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.74x = 7,013.02 × 1,752.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.74x = 12,293,683.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,293,683.80/4,674.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.81

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