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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.31, 7,496.44 and 1,666.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.31, 7,496.44 and 1,666.37 is: 2,498.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.31 : 7,496.44 = 1,666.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.31/7,496.44 = 1,666.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.31x = 7,496.44 × 1,666.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.31x = 12,491,863.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,491,863.55/4,999.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.72

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