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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.59, 7,256.63 and 1,757.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.59, 7,256.63 and 1,757.59 is: 2,637.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.59 : 7,256.63 = 1,757.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.59/7,256.63 = 1,757.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.59x = 7,256.63 × 1,757.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.59x = 12,754,180.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,754,180.32/4,835.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,637.56

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