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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.90, 7,426.35 and 1,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.90, 7,426.35 and 1,664 is: 2,496.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.90 : 7,426.35 = 1,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.90/7,426.35 = 1,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.90x = 7,426.35 × 1,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.90x = 12,357,438.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,357,438.08/4,950.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.00

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