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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.48, 7,022.43 and 1,759.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.48, 7,022.43 and 1,759.19 is: 2,638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.48 : 7,022.43 = 1,759.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.48/7,022.43 = 1,759.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.48x = 7,022.43 × 1,759.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.48x = 12,353,753.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,353,753.52/4,682.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.30

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