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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,633.81, 6,950.79 and 2,553.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,633.81, 6,950.79 and 2,553.43 is: 3,830.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,633.81 : 6,950.79 = 2,553.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,633.81/6,950.79 = 2,553.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,633.81x = 6,950.79 × 2,553.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,633.81x = 17,748,355.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,748,355.71/4,633.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.19

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