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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,490.88, 6,729.78 and 2,533.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,490.88, 6,729.78 and 2,533.08 is: 3,795.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,490.88 : 6,729.78 = 2,533.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,490.88/6,729.78 = 2,533.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,490.88x = 6,729.78 × 2,533.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,490.88x = 17,047,071.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,047,071.12/4,490.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.93

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