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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,076.48, 6,115.80 and 2,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,076.48, 6,115.80 and 2,497 is: 3,746.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,076.48 : 6,115.80 = 2,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,076.48/6,115.80 = 2,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,076.48x = 6,115.80 × 2,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,076.48x = 15,271,152.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,271,152.60/4,076.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.16

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