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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.43, 7,430.41 and 1,667.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.43, 7,430.41 and 1,667.45 is: 2,500.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.43 : 7,430.41 = 1,667.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.43/7,430.41 = 1,667.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.43x = 7,430.41 × 1,667.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.43x = 12,389,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,389,791.67/4,954.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.75

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