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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,968.57, 7,452.36 and 1,681.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,968.57, 7,452.36 and 1,681.68 is: 2,522.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,968.57 : 7,452.36 = 1,681.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,968.57/7,452.36 = 1,681.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,968.57x = 7,452.36 × 1,681.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,968.57x = 12,532,484.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,532,484.76/4,968.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.35

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