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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.66, 7,433.51 and 1,667.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.66, 7,433.51 and 1,667.48 is: 2,501.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.66 : 7,433.51 = 1,667.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.66/7,433.51 = 1,667.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.66x = 7,433.51 × 1,667.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.66x = 12,395,183.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,395,183.75/4,954.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.72

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