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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,969.96, 7,455.96 and 1,682.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,969.96, 7,455.96 and 1,682.96 is: 2,524.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,969.96 : 7,455.96 = 1,682.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,969.96/7,455.96 = 1,682.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,969.96x = 7,455.96 × 1,682.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,969.96x = 12,548,120.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,548,120.92/4,969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.79

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