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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.86, 7,011.96 and 1,752.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.86, 7,011.96 and 1,752.57 is: 2,628.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.86 : 7,011.96 = 1,752.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.86/7,011.96 = 1,752.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.86x = 7,011.96 × 1,752.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.86x = 12,288,950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,288,950.74/4,675.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628.17

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