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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,697.46, 7,049.58 and 1,775.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,697.46, 7,049.58 and 1,775.76 is: 2,664.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,697.46 : 7,049.58 = 1,775.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,697.46/7,049.58 = 1,775.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,697.46x = 7,049.58 × 1,775.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,697.46x = 12,518,362.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,518,362.18/4,697.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,664.92

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