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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.79, 6,573.47 and 2,533.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.79, 6,573.47 and 2,533.01 is: 3,796.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.79 : 6,573.47 = 2,533.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.79/6,573.47 = 2,533.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.79x = 6,573.47 × 2,533.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.79x = 16,650,619.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,650,619.71/4,385.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.49

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