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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.72, 7,422.75 and 1,662.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.72, 7,422.75 and 1,662.93 is: 2,493.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.72 : 7,422.75 = 1,662.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.72/7,422.75 = 1,662.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.72x = 7,422.75 × 1,662.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.72x = 12,343,513.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,343,513.66/4,950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.28

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