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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.28, 7,491.98 and 1,663.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.28, 7,491.98 and 1,663.58 is: 2,495.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.28 : 7,491.98 = 1,663.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.28/7,491.98 = 1,663.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.28x = 7,491.98 × 1,663.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.28x = 12,463,508.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,463,508.09/4,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.06

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