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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.57, 7,433.64 and 2,183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.57, 7,433.64 and 2,183.54 is: 3,275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.57 : 7,433.64 = 2,183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.57/7,433.64 = 2,183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.57x = 7,433.64 × 2,183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.57x = 16,231,650.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,231,650.29/4,955.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.44

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