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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.52, 7,009.58 and 1,753.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.52, 7,009.58 and 1,753.50 is: 2,628.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.52 : 7,009.58 = 1,753.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.52/7,009.58 = 1,753.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.52x = 7,009.58 × 1,753.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.52x = 12,291,298.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,291,298.53/4,675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628.86

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