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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.79, 7,451.68 and 1,679.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.79, 7,451.68 and 1,679.09 is: 2,518.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.79 : 7,451.68 = 1,679.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.79/7,451.68 = 1,679.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.79x = 7,451.68 × 1,679.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.79x = 12,512,003.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,512,003.06/4,967.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.63

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