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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,851.86, 7,279.32 and 1,731.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,851.86, 7,279.32 and 1,731.79 is: 2,598.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,851.86 : 7,279.32 = 1,731.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,851.86/7,279.32 = 1,731.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,851.86x = 7,279.32 × 1,731.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,851.86x = 12,606,285.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606,285.21/4,851.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.24

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