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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.67, 6,197.99 and 1,666.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.67, 6,197.99 and 1,666.76 is: 2,499.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.67 : 6,197.99 = 1,666.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.67/6,197.99 = 1,666.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.67x = 6,197.99 × 1,666.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.67x = 10,330,522.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,330,522.49/4,132.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,499.72

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