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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.52, 7,499.27 and 1,301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.52, 7,499.27 and 1,301.73 is: 1,952.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.52 : 7,499.27 = 1,301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.52/7,499.27 = 1,301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.52x = 7,499.27 × 1,301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.52x = 9,762,066.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,762,066.75/4,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.60

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