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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,684.59, 7,027.92 and 1,762.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,684.59, 7,027.92 and 1,762.92 is: 2,644.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,684.59 : 7,027.92 = 1,762.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,684.59/7,027.92 = 1,762.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,684.59x = 7,027.92 × 1,762.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,684.59x = 12,389,660.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,389,660.73/4,684.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.77

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