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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.73, 7,440.94 and 1,673.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.73, 7,440.94 and 1,673.55 is: 2,510.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.73 : 7,440.94 = 1,673.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.73/7,440.94 = 1,673.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.73x = 7,440.94 × 1,673.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.73x = 12,452,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,452,766.30/4,960.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.27

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