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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,925.68, 7,389.95 and 1,640.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,925.68, 7,389.95 and 1,640.94 is: 2,461.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,925.68 : 7,389.95 = 1,640.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,925.68/7,389.95 = 1,640.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,925.68x = 7,389.95 × 1,640.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,925.68x = 12,126,464.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,126,464.55/4,925.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.89

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