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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.96, 7,493.82 and 1,664.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.96, 7,493.82 and 1,664.22 is: 2,496.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.96 : 7,493.82 = 1,664.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.96/7,493.82 = 1,664.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.96x = 7,493.82 × 1,664.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.96x = 12,471,365.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,471,365.12/4,995.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.29

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