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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.96, 7,249.46 and 1,712.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.96, 7,249.46 and 1,712.28 is: 2,568.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.96 : 7,249.46 = 1,712.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.96/7,249.46 = 1,712.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.96x = 7,249.46 × 1,712.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.96x = 12,413,105.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,413,105.37/4,832.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.43

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