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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,977.33, 7,466.60 and 1,691.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,977.33, 7,466.60 and 1,691.36 is: 2,537.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,977.33 : 7,466.60 = 1,691.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,977.33/7,466.60 = 1,691.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,977.33x = 7,466.60 × 1,691.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,977.33x = 12,628,703.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,628,703.47/4,977.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.25

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