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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.99, 7,396.56 and 1,644.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.99, 7,396.56 and 1,644.09 is: 2,466.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.99 : 7,396.56 = 1,644.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.99/7,396.56 = 1,644.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.99x = 7,396.56 × 1,644.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.99x = 12,160,579.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,160,579.70/4,930.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.15

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