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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.54, 7,437.06 and 1,669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.54, 7,437.06 and 1,669.84 is: 2,505.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.54 : 7,437.06 = 1,669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.54/7,437.06 = 1,669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.54x = 7,437.06 × 1,669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.54x = 12,418,700.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,418,700.27/4,957.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.01

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