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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,837.61, 7,259.64 and 1,759.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,837.61, 7,259.64 and 1,759.61 is: 2,640.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,837.61 : 7,259.64 = 1,759.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,837.61/7,259.64 = 1,759.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,837.61x = 7,259.64 × 1,759.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,837.61x = 12,774,098.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,774,098.84/4,837.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.58

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