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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.76, 7,429.11 and 1,665.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.76, 7,429.11 and 1,665.82 is: 2,498.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.76 : 7,429.11 = 1,665.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.76/7,429.11 = 1,665.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.76x = 7,429.11 × 1,665.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.76x = 12,375,560.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,375,560.02/4,952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.72

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