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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.83, 7,433.73 and 1,258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.83, 7,433.73 and 1,258.05 is: 1,887.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.83 : 7,433.73 = 1,258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.83/7,433.73 = 1,258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.83x = 7,433.73 × 1,258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.83x = 9,352,004.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,352,004.03/4,955.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.07

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