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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.74, 7,432.83 and 1,666.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.74, 7,432.83 and 1,666.71 is: 2,500.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.74 : 7,432.83 = 1,666.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.74/7,432.83 = 1,666.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.74x = 7,432.83 × 1,666.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.74x = 12,388,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,388,372.09/4,954.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.31

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