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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,972.52, 7,459.60 and 1,686

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,972.52, 7,459.60 and 1,686 is: 2,529.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,972.52 : 7,459.60 = 1,686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,972.52/7,459.60 = 1,686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,972.52x = 7,459.60 × 1,686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,972.52x = 12,576,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,576,885.60/4,972.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.28

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