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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.61, 7,011.59 and 1,752.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.61, 7,011.59 and 1,752.32 is: 2,627.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.61 : 7,011.59 = 1,752.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.61/7,011.59 = 1,752.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.61x = 7,011.59 × 1,752.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.61x = 12,286,505.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,286,505.57/4,675.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.79

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