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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,972.78, 7,458.98 and 1,685.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,972.78, 7,458.98 and 1,685.87 is: 2,528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,972.78 : 7,458.98 = 1,685.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,972.78/7,458.98 = 1,685.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,972.78x = 7,458.98 × 1,685.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,972.78x = 12,574,873.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,574,873.84/4,972.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.74

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