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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,958.84, 7,436.40 and 1,671.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,958.84, 7,436.40 and 1,671.04 is: 2,505.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,958.84 : 7,436.40 = 1,671.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,958.84/7,436.40 = 1,671.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,958.84x = 7,436.40 × 1,671.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,958.84x = 12,426,521.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,426,521.86/4,958.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.93

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