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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.18, 7,237.59 and 1,747.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.18, 7,237.59 and 1,747.18 is: 2,620.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.18 : 7,237.59 = 1,747.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.18/7,237.59 = 1,747.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.18x = 7,237.59 × 1,747.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.18x = 12,645,372.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,645,372.50/4,825.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.70

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