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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,968.33, 7,452.54 and 1,270.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,968.33, 7,452.54 and 1,270.59 is: 1,905.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,968.33 : 7,452.54 = 1,270.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,968.33/7,452.54 = 1,270.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,968.33x = 7,452.54 × 1,270.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,968.33x = 9,469,122.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,469,122.80/4,968.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.90

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