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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.73, 7,286.31 and 1,737.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.73, 7,286.31 and 1,737.89 is: 2,606.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.73 : 7,286.31 = 1,737.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.73/7,286.31 = 1,737.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.73x = 7,286.31 × 1,737.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.73x = 12,662,796.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,662,796.60/4,858.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.19

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