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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.28, 7,444.08 and 1,676.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.28, 7,444.08 and 1,676.30 is: 2,514.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.28 : 7,444.08 = 1,676.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.28/7,444.08 = 1,676.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.28x = 7,444.08 × 1,676.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.28x = 12,478,511.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,478,511.30/4,962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.67

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