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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.46, 7,438.52 and 1,674.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.46, 7,438.52 and 1,674.43 is: 2,509.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.46 : 7,438.52 = 1,674.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.46/7,438.52 = 1,674.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.46x = 7,438.52 × 1,674.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.46x = 12,455,235.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,455,235.48/4,962.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.89

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