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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,802.15, 7,206.47 and 1,682.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,802.15, 7,206.47 and 1,682.19 is: 2,524.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,802.15 : 7,206.47 = 1,682.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,802.15/7,206.47 = 1,682.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,802.15x = 7,206.47 × 1,682.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,802.15x = 12,122,643.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,122,643.36/4,802.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.42

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