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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.59, 7,394.45 and 1,642.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.59, 7,394.45 and 1,642.70 is: 2,464.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.59 : 7,394.45 = 1,642.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.59/7,394.45 = 1,642.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.59x = 7,394.45 × 1,642.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.59x = 12,146,817.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,146,817.83/4,929.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.06

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