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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.73, 7,286.55 and 1,737.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.73, 7,286.55 and 1,737.90 is: 2,606.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.73 : 7,286.55 = 1,737.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.73/7,286.55 = 1,737.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.73x = 7,286.55 × 1,737.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.73x = 12,663,274.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,663,274.60/4,858.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.29

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