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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,953.72, 7,430.58 and 1,666.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,953.72, 7,430.58 and 1,666.82 is: 2,500.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,953.72 : 7,430.58 = 1,666.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,953.72/7,430.58 = 1,666.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,953.72x = 7,430.58 × 1,666.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,953.72x = 12,385,402.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,385,402.20/4,953.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.22

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