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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.34, 7,549.86 and 2,951.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.34, 7,549.86 and 2,951.74 is: 4,427.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.34 : 7,549.86 = 2,951.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.34/7,549.86 = 2,951.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.34x = 7,549.86 × 2,951.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.34x = 22,285,227.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,285,227.66/5,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.52

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