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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.92, 7,444.66 and 1,676.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.92, 7,444.66 and 1,676.96 is: 2,515.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.92 : 7,444.66 = 1,676.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.92/7,444.66 = 1,676.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.92x = 7,444.66 × 1,676.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.92x = 12,484,397.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,484,397.03/4,963.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,515.03

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