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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,725.80, 7,083.84 and 2,533.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,725.80, 7,083.84 and 2,533.94 is: 3,798.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,725.80 : 7,083.84 = 2,533.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,725.80/7,083.84 = 2,533.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,725.80x = 7,083.84 × 2,533.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,725.80x = 17,950,025.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,950,025.53/4,725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.30

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