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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,752, 7,131.29 and 1,674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,752, 7,131.29 and 1,674 is: 2,512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,752 : 7,131.29 = 1,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,752/7,131.29 = 1,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,752x = 7,131.29 × 1,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,752x = 11,937,771.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,937,771.09/4,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.16

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