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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,824.72, 7,235.64 and 1,746

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,824.72, 7,235.64 and 1,746 is: 2,618.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,824.72 : 7,235.64 = 1,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,824.72/7,235.64 = 1,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,824.72x = 7,235.64 × 1,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,824.72x = 12,633,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,633,427.44/4,824.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.48

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