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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,872.96, 7,309.44 and 1,753.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,872.96, 7,309.44 and 1,753.38 is: 2,630.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,872.96 : 7,309.44 = 1,753.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,872.96/7,309.44 = 1,753.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,872.96x = 7,309.44 × 1,753.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,872.96x = 12,816,225.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,816,225.91/4,872.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,630.07

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