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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.29, 7,434.08 and 1,668.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.29, 7,434.08 and 1,668.30 is: 2,502.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.29 : 7,434.08 = 1,668.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.29/7,434.08 = 1,668.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.29x = 7,434.08 × 1,668.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.29x = 12,402,230.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,402,230.15/4,955.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.83

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