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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,984.64, 7,476.96 and 1,696.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,984.64, 7,476.96 and 1,696.04 is: 2,544.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,984.64 : 7,476.96 = 1,696.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,984.64/7,476.96 = 1,696.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,984.64x = 7,476.96 × 1,696.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,984.64x = 12,681,223.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,681,223.24/4,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.06

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