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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.56, 7,423.72 and 1,664.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.56, 7,423.72 and 1,664.55 is: 2,495.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.56 : 7,423.72 = 1,664.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.56/7,423.72 = 1,664.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.56x = 7,423.72 × 1,664.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.56x = 12,357,153.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,357,153.13/4,952.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.10

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