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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.46, 7,491.30 and 1,663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.46, 7,491.30 and 1,663.12 is: 2,494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.46 : 7,491.30 = 1,663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.46/7,491.30 = 1,663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.46x = 7,491.30 × 1,663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.46x = 12,458,930.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,458,930.86/4,995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.05

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