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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.98, 7,433.99 and 2,033.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.98, 7,433.99 and 2,033.62 is: 3,050.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.98 : 7,433.99 = 2,033.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.98/7,433.99 = 2,033.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.98x = 7,433.99 × 2,033.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.98x = 15,117,910.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,117,910.74/4,955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.44

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