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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,744, 7,116.12 and 1,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,744, 7,116.12 and 1,666 is: 2,499.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,744 : 7,116.12 = 1,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,744/7,116.12 = 1,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,744x = 7,116.12 × 1,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,744x = 11,855,455.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,855,455.92/4,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,499.04

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