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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.03, 7,114.79 and 1,663.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.03, 7,114.79 and 1,663.03 is: 2,495.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.03 : 7,114.79 = 1,663.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.03/7,114.79 = 1,663.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.03x = 7,114.79 × 1,663.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.03x = 11,832,112.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,832,112.91/4,741.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.68

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