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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.69, 7,494.30 and 1,664.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.69, 7,494.30 and 1,664.70 is: 2,497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.69 : 7,494.30 = 1,664.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.69/7,494.30 = 1,664.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.69x = 7,494.30 × 1,664.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.69x = 12,475,761.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,475,761.21/4,995.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,497.30

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