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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,971.89, 7,453.19 and 1,682.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,971.89, 7,453.19 and 1,682.69 is: 2,522.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,971.89 : 7,453.19 = 1,682.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,971.89/7,453.19 = 1,682.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,971.89x = 7,453.19 × 1,682.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,971.89x = 12,541,408.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,541,408.28/4,971.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.46

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