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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.04, 7,433.70 and 1,668.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.04, 7,433.70 and 1,668.05 is: 2,502.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.04 : 7,433.70 = 1,668.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.04/7,433.70 = 1,668.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.04x = 7,433.70 × 1,668.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.04x = 12,399,741.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,399,741.95/4,955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.45

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