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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.96, 6,939.90 and 1,664.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.96, 6,939.90 and 1,664.55 is: 2,497.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.96 : 6,939.90 = 1,664.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.96/6,939.90 = 1,664.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.96x = 6,939.90 × 1,664.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.96x = 11,551,775.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,551,775.85/4,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,497.17

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