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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.29, 7,473.62 and 1,694.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.29, 7,473.62 and 1,694.97 is: 2,542.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.29 : 7,473.62 = 1,694.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.29/7,473.62 = 1,694.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.29x = 7,473.62 × 1,694.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.29x = 12,667,553.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,667,553.22/4,982.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.52

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