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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.88, 7,430.24 and 1,666.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.88, 7,430.24 and 1,666.92 is: 2,500.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.88 : 7,430.24 = 1,666.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.88/7,430.24 = 1,666.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.88x = 7,430.24 × 1,666.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.88x = 12,385,615.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,385,615.66/4,952.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.69

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