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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,867.62, 7,298.10 and 1,747.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,867.62, 7,298.10 and 1,747.56 is: 2,620.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,867.62 : 7,298.10 = 1,747.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,867.62/7,298.10 = 1,747.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,867.62x = 7,298.10 × 1,747.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,867.62x = 12,753,867.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,753,867.64/4,867.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.14

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