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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.49, 7,440.93 and 1,673.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.49, 7,440.93 and 1,673.91 is: 2,510.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.49 : 7,440.93 = 1,673.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.49/7,440.93 = 1,673.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.49x = 7,440.93 × 1,673.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.49x = 12,455,447.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,455,447.14/4,960.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.93

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