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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,958.30, 7,430.97 and 2,033.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,958.30, 7,430.97 and 2,033.30 is: 3,047.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,958.30 : 7,430.97 = 2,033.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,958.30/7,430.97 = 2,033.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,958.30x = 7,430.97 × 2,033.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,958.30x = 15,109,391.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,109,391.30/4,958.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.29

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