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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.72, 7,014.78 and 1,754.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.72, 7,014.78 and 1,754.78 is: 2,632.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.72 : 7,014.78 = 1,754.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.72/7,014.78 = 1,754.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.72x = 7,014.78 × 1,754.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.72x = 12,309,395.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,309,395.65/4,676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.06

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