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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.66, 7,443.56 and 1,674.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.66, 7,443.56 and 1,674.61 is: 2,512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.66 : 7,443.56 = 1,674.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.66/7,443.56 = 1,674.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.66x = 7,443.56 × 1,674.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.66x = 12,465,045.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,465,045.59/4,961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.28

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