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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.73, 7,425.28 and 1,663.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.73, 7,425.28 and 1,663.08 is: 2,494.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.73 : 7,425.28 = 1,663.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.73/7,425.28 = 1,663.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.73x = 7,425.28 × 1,663.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.73x = 12,348,802.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,348,802.66/4,949.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.84

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