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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,871.95, 7,303.54 and 1,751.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,871.95, 7,303.54 and 1,751.23 is: 2,625.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,871.95 : 7,303.54 = 1,751.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,871.95/7,303.54 = 1,751.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,871.95x = 7,303.54 × 1,751.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,871.95x = 12,790,141.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,790,141.84/4,871.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.26

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