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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.76, 7,451.06 and 1,635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.76, 7,451.06 and 1,635.20 is: 2,453.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.76 : 7,451.06 = 1,635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.76/7,451.06 = 1,635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.76x = 7,451.06 × 1,635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.76x = 12,183,973.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,183,973.31/4,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.10

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