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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,977.84, 7,465.44 and 1,690.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,977.84, 7,465.44 and 1,690.25 is: 2,534.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,977.84 : 7,465.44 = 1,690.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,977.84/7,465.44 = 1,690.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,977.84x = 7,465.44 × 1,690.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,977.84x = 12,618,459.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,618,459.96/4,977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.93

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