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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,969.58, 7,452.80 and 1,681.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,969.58, 7,452.80 and 1,681.91 is: 2,522.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,969.58 : 7,452.80 = 1,681.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,969.58/7,452.80 = 1,681.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,969.58x = 7,452.80 × 1,681.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,969.58x = 12,534,893.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,534,893.17/4,969.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.32

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