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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,875.52, 7,312.45 and 1,754.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,875.52, 7,312.45 and 1,754.89 is: 2,632.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,875.52 : 7,312.45 = 1,754.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,875.52/7,312.45 = 1,754.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,875.52x = 7,312.45 × 1,754.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,875.52x = 12,832,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,832,545.38/4,875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.04

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