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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,732.51, 7,096.55 and 1,611.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,732.51, 7,096.55 and 1,611.67 is: 2,416.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,732.51 : 7,096.55 = 1,611.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,732.51/7,096.55 = 1,611.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,732.51x = 7,096.55 × 1,611.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,732.51x = 11,437,270.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,437,270.94/4,732.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.75

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