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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,933.72, 7,403.32 and 2,011.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,933.72, 7,403.32 and 2,011.80 is: 3,018.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,933.72 : 7,403.32 = 2,011.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,933.72/7,403.32 = 2,011.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,933.72x = 7,403.32 × 2,011.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,933.72x = 14,893,952.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,893,952.10/4,933.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.81

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