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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,916.94, 7,376.56 and 1,629.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,916.94, 7,376.56 and 1,629.96 is: 2,445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,916.94 : 7,376.56 = 1,629.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,916.94/7,376.56 = 1,629.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,916.94x = 7,376.56 × 1,629.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,916.94x = 12,023,497.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,023,497.74/4,916.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.32

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