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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.81, 7,444.25 and 1,675.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.81, 7,444.25 and 1,675.92 is: 2,513.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.81 : 7,444.25 = 1,675.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.81/7,444.25 = 1,675.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.81x = 7,444.25 × 1,675.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.81x = 12,475,959.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,475,959.08/4,962.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.89

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