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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.04, 7,433.52 and 2,649.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.04, 7,433.52 and 2,649.12 is: 3,974.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.04 : 7,433.52 = 2,649.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.04/7,433.52 = 2,649.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.04x = 7,433.52 × 2,649.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.04x = 19,692,286.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,692,286.50/4,955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.19

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