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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033, 7,552.76 and 1,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033, 7,552.76 and 1,955 is: 2,933.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033 : 7,552.76 = 1,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033/7,552.76 = 1,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033x = 7,552.76 × 1,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033x = 14,765,645.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,765,645.80/5,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.77

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