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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.68, 7,433.92 and 1,668.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.68, 7,433.92 and 1,668.72 is: 2,503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.68 : 7,433.92 = 1,668.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.68/7,433.92 = 1,668.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.68x = 7,433.92 × 1,668.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.68x = 12,405,130.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,405,130.98/4,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.21

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