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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.35, 7,451.98 and 1,680.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.35, 7,451.98 and 1,680.97 is: 2,521.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.35 : 7,451.98 = 1,680.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.35/7,451.98 = 1,680.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.35x = 7,451.98 × 1,680.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.35x = 12,526,554.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,526,554.82/4,967.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,521.78

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