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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.25, 7,489.25 and 1,660.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.25, 7,489.25 and 1,660.69 is: 2,491.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.25 : 7,489.25 = 1,660.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.25/7,489.25 = 1,660.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.25x = 7,489.25 × 1,660.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.25x = 12,437,322.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,437,322.58/4,992.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.33

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