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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.63, 7,440.13 and 1,673.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.63, 7,440.13 and 1,673.65 is: 2,510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.63 : 7,440.13 = 1,673.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.63/7,440.13 = 1,673.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.63x = 7,440.13 × 1,673.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.63x = 12,452,173.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,452,173.57/4,960.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.20

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