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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.58, 7,018.52 and 1,760.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.58, 7,018.52 and 1,760.58 is: 2,642.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.58 : 7,018.52 = 1,760.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.58/7,018.52 = 1,760.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.58x = 7,018.52 × 1,760.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.58x = 12,356,657.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,356,657.14/4,676.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.24

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