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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.33, 7,133.04 and 2,881.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.33, 7,133.04 and 2,881.71 is: 4,322.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.33 : 7,133.04 = 2,881.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.33/7,133.04 = 2,881.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.33x = 7,133.04 × 2,881.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.33x = 20,555,352.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,555,352.70/4,755.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.59

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