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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.06, 7,440.11 and 1,673.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.06, 7,440.11 and 1,673.17 is: 2,509.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.06 : 7,440.11 = 1,673.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.06/7,440.11 = 1,673.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.06x = 7,440.11 × 1,673.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.06x = 12,448,560.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,448,560.48/4,960.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.76

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