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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,972.58, 7,460.26 and 1,685.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,972.58, 7,460.26 and 1,685.92 is: 2,529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,972.58 : 7,460.26 = 1,685.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,972.58/7,460.26 = 1,685.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,972.58x = 7,460.26 × 1,685.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,972.58x = 12,577,364.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,577,364.24/4,972.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.35

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