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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.46, 7,285.91 and 1,737.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.46, 7,285.91 and 1,737.62 is: 2,605.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.46 : 7,285.91 = 1,737.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.46/7,285.91 = 1,737.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.46x = 7,285.91 × 1,737.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.46x = 12,660,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,660,152.46/4,858.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.79

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