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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.34, 7,444.61 and 1,675.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.34, 7,444.61 and 1,675.35 is: 2,513.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.34 : 7,444.61 = 1,675.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.34/7,444.61 = 1,675.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.34x = 7,444.61 × 1,675.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.34x = 12,472,327.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,472,327.36/4,962.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.40

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