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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.94, 7,434.54 and 1,668.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.94, 7,434.54 and 1,668.35 is: 2,502.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.94 : 7,434.54 = 1,668.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.94/7,434.54 = 1,668.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.94x = 7,434.54 × 1,668.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.94x = 12,403,377.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,403,377.64/4,955.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.73

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