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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,766.88, 7,150.36 and 1,688.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,766.88, 7,150.36 and 1,688.88 is: 2,533.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,766.88 : 7,150.36 = 1,688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,766.88/7,150.36 = 1,688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,766.88x = 7,150.36 × 1,688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,766.88x = 12,076,100.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,076,100.00/4,766.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.33

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