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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.48, 7,549.26 and 1,955.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.48, 7,549.26 and 1,955.08 is: 2,932.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.48 : 7,549.26 = 1,955.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.48/7,549.26 = 1,955.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.48x = 7,549.26 × 1,955.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.48x = 14,759,407.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,759,407.24/5,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.25

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