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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,968.52, 7,451.98 and 1,270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,968.52, 7,451.98 and 1,270.56 is: 1,905.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,968.52 : 7,451.98 = 1,270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,968.52/7,451.98 = 1,270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,968.52x = 7,451.98 × 1,270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,968.52x = 9,468,198.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,468,198.67/4,968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.64

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