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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.48, 7,433.24 and 2,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.48, 7,433.24 and 2,033.12 is: 3,049.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.48 : 7,433.24 = 2,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.48/7,433.24 = 2,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.48x = 7,433.24 × 2,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.48x = 15,112,668.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,112,668.91/4,955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.69

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