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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.50, 7,425.59 and 1,663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.50, 7,425.59 and 1,663.52 is: 2,495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.50 : 7,425.59 = 1,663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.50/7,425.59 = 1,663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.50x = 7,425.59 × 1,663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.50x = 12,352,572.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,352,572.03/4,950.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.22

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