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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,946.49, 7,420.59 and 1,659.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,946.49, 7,420.59 and 1,659.90 is: 2,490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,946.49 : 7,420.59 = 1,659.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,946.49/7,420.59 = 1,659.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,946.49x = 7,420.59 × 1,659.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,946.49x = 12,317,437.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,317,437.34/4,946.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.14

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