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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,802.48, 7,204.08 and 1,682.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,802.48, 7,204.08 and 1,682.72 is: 2,524.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,802.48 : 7,204.08 = 1,682.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,802.48/7,204.08 = 1,682.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,802.48x = 7,204.08 × 1,682.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,802.48x = 12,122,449.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,122,449.50/4,802.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.21

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