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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.28, 7,441.08 and 1,674.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.28, 7,441.08 and 1,674.30 is: 2,511.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.28 : 7,441.08 = 1,674.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.28/7,441.08 = 1,674.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.28x = 7,441.08 × 1,674.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.28x = 12,458,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,458,600.24/4,960.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.67

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