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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,953.78, 7,433.10 and 2,179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,953.78, 7,433.10 and 2,179.96 is: 3,271.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,953.78 : 7,433.10 = 2,179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,953.78/7,433.10 = 2,179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,953.78x = 7,433.10 × 2,179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,953.78x = 16,203,860.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,203,860.68/4,953.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.01

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