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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,763.36, 7,145.92 and 1,687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,763.36, 7,145.92 and 1,687.52 is: 2,531.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,763.36 : 7,145.92 = 1,687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,763.36/7,145.92 = 1,687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,763.36x = 7,145.92 × 1,687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,763.36x = 12,058,882.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,058,882.92/4,763.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.59

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