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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,691.76, 7,036.74 and 1,769.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,691.76, 7,036.74 and 1,769.28 is: 2,653.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,691.76 : 7,036.74 = 1,769.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,691.76/7,036.74 = 1,769.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,691.76x = 7,036.74 × 1,769.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,691.76x = 12,449,963.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,449,963.35/4,691.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,653.58

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