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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.96, 7,128.34 and 1,750.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.96, 7,128.34 and 1,750.81 is: 2,626.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.96 : 7,128.34 = 1,750.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.96/7,128.34 = 1,750.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.96x = 7,128.34 × 1,750.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.96x = 12,480,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,480,378.02/4,751.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.37

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