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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.52, 7,493.82 and 1,533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.52, 7,493.82 and 1,533.04 is: 2,299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.52 : 7,493.82 = 1,533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.52/7,493.82 = 1,533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.52x = 7,493.82 × 1,533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.52x = 11,488,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,488,325.81/4,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.73

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