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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,968.38, 7,451.04 and 1,680.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,968.38, 7,451.04 and 1,680.71 is: 2,520.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,968.38 : 7,451.04 = 1,680.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,968.38/7,451.04 = 1,680.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,968.38x = 7,451.04 × 1,680.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,968.38x = 12,523,000.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,523,000.18/4,968.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.54

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