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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.96, 7,399.52 and 1,646.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.96, 7,399.52 and 1,646.06 is: 2,469.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.96 : 7,399.52 = 1,646.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.96/7,399.52 = 1,646.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.96x = 7,399.52 × 1,646.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.96x = 12,180,008.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,180,008.66/4,932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.11

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