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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,701.33, 7,051.59 and 1,779.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,701.33, 7,051.59 and 1,779.66 is: 2,669.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,701.33 : 7,051.59 = 1,779.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,701.33/7,051.59 = 1,779.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,701.33x = 7,051.59 × 1,779.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,701.33x = 12,549,432.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,549,432.66/4,701.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.34

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