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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,972.88, 7,458.83 and 1,685.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,972.88, 7,458.83 and 1,685.58 is: 2,528.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,972.88 : 7,458.83 = 1,685.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,972.88/7,458.83 = 1,685.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,972.88x = 7,458.83 × 1,685.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,972.88x = 12,572,446.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,572,446.24/4,972.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.20

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