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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,702.51, 7,056.60 and 1,783.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,702.51, 7,056.60 and 1,783.27 is: 2,675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,702.51 : 7,056.60 = 1,783.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,702.51/7,056.60 = 1,783.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,702.51x = 7,056.60 × 1,783.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,702.51x = 12,583,823.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,583,823.08/4,702.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.98

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