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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,916.04, 7,373.28 and 1,629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,916.04, 7,373.28 and 1,629 is: 2,443.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,916.04 : 7,373.28 = 1,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,916.04/7,373.28 = 1,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,916.04x = 7,373.28 × 1,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,916.04x = 12,011,073.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,011,073.12/4,916.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.24

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