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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,725.72, 7,087.14 and 1,647

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,725.72, 7,087.14 and 1,647 is: 2,470.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,725.72 : 7,087.14 = 1,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,725.72/7,087.14 = 1,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,725.72x = 7,087.14 × 1,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,725.72x = 11,672,519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,672,519.58/4,725.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,470.00

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