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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,396, 6,066.48 and 2,533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,396, 6,066.48 and 2,533 is: 3,495.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,396 : 6,066.48 = 2,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,396/6,066.48 = 2,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,396x = 6,066.48 × 2,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,396x = 15,366,393.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,366,393.84/4,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.54

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