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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.06, 7,474.59 and 1,696.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.06, 7,474.59 and 1,696.08 is: 2,544.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.06 : 7,474.59 = 1,696.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.06/7,474.59 = 1,696.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.06x = 7,474.59 × 1,696.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.06x = 12,677,502.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,677,502.61/4,983.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.12

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