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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.86, 7,464.84 and 1,689.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.86, 7,464.84 and 1,689.58 is: 2,534.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.86 : 7,464.84 = 1,689.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.86/7,464.84 = 1,689.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.86x = 7,464.84 × 1,689.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.86x = 12,612,444.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,612,444.37/4,976.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.22

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