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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.77, 7,433.66 and 1,493.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.77, 7,433.66 and 1,493.02 is: 2,239.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.77 : 7,433.66 = 1,493.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.77/7,433.66 = 1,493.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.77x = 7,433.66 × 1,493.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.77x = 11,098,603.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,098,603.05/4,955.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.53

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