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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.71, 7,011.49 and 1,751.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.71, 7,011.49 and 1,751.96 is: 2,627.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.71 : 7,011.49 = 1,751.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.71/7,011.49 = 1,751.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.71x = 7,011.49 × 1,751.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.71x = 12,283,850.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,283,850.02/4,675.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.16

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