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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.08, 7,093.52 and 1,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.08, 7,093.52 and 1,651 is: 2,476.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.08 : 7,093.52 = 1,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.08/7,093.52 = 1,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.08x = 7,093.52 × 1,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.08x = 11,711,401.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,711,401.52/4,729.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.47

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