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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.70, 7,442.57 and 1,674.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.70, 7,442.57 and 1,674.82 is: 2,512.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.70 : 7,442.57 = 1,674.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.70/7,442.57 = 1,674.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.70x = 7,442.57 × 1,674.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.70x = 12,464,938.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,464,938.11/4,961.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.23

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