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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.09, 7,439.46 and 1,673.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.09, 7,439.46 and 1,673.38 is: 2,509.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.09 : 7,439.46 = 1,673.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.09/7,439.46 = 1,673.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.09x = 7,439.46 × 1,673.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.09x = 12,449,043.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,449,043.57/4,960.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.84

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