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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.52, 7,438.61 and 1,674.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.52, 7,438.61 and 1,674.49 is: 2,509.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.52 : 7,438.61 = 1,674.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.52/7,438.61 = 1,674.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.52x = 7,438.61 × 1,674.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.52x = 12,455,878.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,455,878.06/4,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.99

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