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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.56, 7,112.28 and 1,663.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.56, 7,112.28 and 1,663.56 is: 2,495.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.56 : 7,112.28 = 1,663.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.56/7,112.28 = 1,663.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.56x = 7,112.28 × 1,663.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.56x = 11,831,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,831,704.52/4,741.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.32

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