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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.08, 7,459.56 and 1,687.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.08, 7,459.56 and 1,687.92 is: 2,530.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.08 : 7,459.56 = 1,687.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.08/7,459.56 = 1,687.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.08x = 7,459.56 × 1,687.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.08x = 12,591,140.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,591,140.52/4,975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.84

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