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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,958.44, 7,437.71 and 1,626.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,958.44, 7,437.71 and 1,626.64 is: 2,439.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,958.44 : 7,437.71 = 1,626.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,958.44/7,437.71 = 1,626.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,958.44x = 7,437.71 × 1,626.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,958.44x = 12,098,476.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,098,476.59/4,958.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.98

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