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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.55, 7,081.52 and 1,758.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.55, 7,081.52 and 1,758.24 is: 2,637.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.55 : 7,081.52 = 1,758.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.55/7,081.52 = 1,758.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.55x = 7,081.52 × 1,758.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.55x = 12,451,002.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,451,002.93/4,720.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,637.62

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