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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.08, 7,439.46 and 1,673.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.08, 7,439.46 and 1,673.29 is: 2,509.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.08 : 7,439.46 = 1,673.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.08/7,439.46 = 1,673.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.08x = 7,439.46 × 1,673.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.08x = 12,448,374.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,448,374.02/4,961.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.21

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