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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.30, 7,437.48 and 1,673.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.30, 7,437.48 and 1,673.32 is: 2,508.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.30 : 7,437.48 = 1,673.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.30/7,437.48 = 1,673.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.30x = 7,437.48 × 1,673.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.30x = 12,445,284.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,445,284.03/4,960.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.98

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