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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.77, 7,464.72 and 1,688.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.77, 7,464.72 and 1,688.79 is: 2,533.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.77 : 7,464.72 = 1,688.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.77/7,464.72 = 1,688.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.77x = 7,464.72 × 1,688.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.77x = 12,606,344.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606,344.49/4,975.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.55

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