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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.13, 7,549.69 and 1,955.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.13, 7,549.69 and 1,955.13 is: 2,932.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.13 : 7,549.69 = 1,955.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.13/7,549.69 = 1,955.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.13x = 7,549.69 × 1,955.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.13x = 14,760,625.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,760,625.41/5,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.69

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