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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.44, 7,439.04 and 1,673.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.44, 7,439.04 and 1,673.06 is: 2,509.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.44 : 7,439.04 = 1,673.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.44/7,439.04 = 1,673.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.44x = 7,439.04 × 1,673.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.44x = 12,445,923.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,445,923.07/4,960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.04

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