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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,974.96, 7,462.76 and 1,686.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,974.96, 7,462.76 and 1,686.92 is: 2,530.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,974.96 : 7,462.76 = 1,686.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,974.96/7,462.76 = 1,686.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,974.96x = 7,462.76 × 1,686.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,974.96x = 12,589,079.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,589,079.10/4,974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.49

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