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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.80, 7,465.88 and 1,689.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.80, 7,465.88 and 1,689.01 is: 2,533.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.80 : 7,465.88 = 1,689.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.80/7,465.88 = 1,689.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.80x = 7,465.88 × 1,689.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.80x = 12,609,931.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,609,931.54/4,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.74

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