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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.76, 7,476.44 and 1,697.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.76, 7,476.44 and 1,697.04 is: 2,545.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.76 : 7,476.44 = 1,697.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.76/7,476.44 = 1,697.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.76x = 7,476.44 × 1,697.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.76x = 12,687,817.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,687,817.74/4,983.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.83

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