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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.76, 7,351.20 and 4,033.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.76, 7,351.20 and 4,033.92 is: 6,049.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.76 : 7,351.20 = 4,033.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.76/7,351.20 = 4,033.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.76x = 7,351.20 × 4,033.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.76x = 29,654,152.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,654,152.70/4,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.69

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