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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.30, 7,333.95 and 3,605.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.30, 7,333.95 and 3,605.30 is: 5,394.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.30 : 7,333.95 = 3,605.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.30/7,333.95 = 3,605.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.30x = 7,333.95 × 3,605.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.30x = 26,441,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,441,089.94/4,901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.71

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