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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.56, 7,138.06 and 1,681.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.56, 7,138.06 and 1,681.16 is: 2,521.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.56 : 7,138.06 = 1,681.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.56/7,138.06 = 1,681.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.56x = 7,138.06 × 1,681.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.56x = 12,000,220.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,000,220.95/4,759.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,521.29

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