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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.48, 7,431.72 and 1,667.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.48, 7,431.72 and 1,667.59 is: 2,501.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.48 : 7,431.72 = 1,667.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.48/7,431.72 = 1,667.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.48x = 7,431.72 × 1,667.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.48x = 12,393,061.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,393,061.95/4,954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.39

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