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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,971.96, 7,459.30 and 1,685.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,971.96, 7,459.30 and 1,685.31 is: 2,528.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,971.96 : 7,459.30 = 1,685.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,971.96/7,459.30 = 1,685.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,971.96x = 7,459.30 × 1,685.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,971.96x = 12,571,232.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,571,232.88/4,971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.43

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