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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.53, 7,131.66 and 2,413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.53, 7,131.66 and 2,413.44 is: 3,620.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.53 : 7,131.66 = 2,413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.53/7,131.66 = 2,413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.53x = 7,131.66 × 2,413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.53x = 17,211,785.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,211,785.78/4,753.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.85

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