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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,872.44, 7,309.32 and 1,751.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,872.44, 7,309.32 and 1,751.82 is: 2,627.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,872.44 : 7,309.32 = 1,751.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,872.44/7,309.32 = 1,751.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,872.44x = 7,309.32 × 1,751.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,872.44x = 12,804,612.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,804,612.96/4,872.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.97

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