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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,707.56, 7,061.96 and 1,745.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,707.56, 7,061.96 and 1,745.60 is: 2,618.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,707.56 : 7,061.96 = 1,745.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,707.56/7,061.96 = 1,745.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,707.56x = 7,061.96 × 1,745.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,707.56x = 12,327,357.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,327,357.38/4,707.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.63

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