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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.76, 7,450.10 and 1,679.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.76, 7,450.10 and 1,679.84 is: 2,519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.76 : 7,450.10 = 1,679.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.76/7,450.10 = 1,679.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.76x = 7,450.10 × 1,679.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.76x = 12,514,975.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,514,975.98/4,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.75

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