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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.70, 7,018.64 and 1,759.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.70, 7,018.64 and 1,759.14 is: 2,636.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.70 : 7,018.64 = 1,759.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.70/7,018.64 = 1,759.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.70x = 7,018.64 × 1,759.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.70x = 12,346,770.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,346,770.37/4,682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,636.68

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