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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,695.72, 7,042.74 and 1,773.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,695.72, 7,042.74 and 1,773.78 is: 2,660.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,695.72 : 7,042.74 = 1,773.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,695.72/7,042.74 = 1,773.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,695.72x = 7,042.74 × 1,773.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,695.72x = 12,492,271.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,492,271.36/4,695.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.35

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