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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,972.68, 7,459.92 and 1,509.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,972.68, 7,459.92 and 1,509.84 is: 2,265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,972.68 : 7,459.92 = 1,509.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,972.68/7,459.92 = 1,509.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,972.68x = 7,459.92 × 1,509.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,972.68x = 11,263,285.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,263,285.61/4,972.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.03

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