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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,650.48, 6,977.97 and 2,053.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,650.48, 6,977.97 and 2,053.08 is: 3,080.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,650.48 : 6,977.97 = 2,053.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,650.48/6,977.97 = 2,053.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,650.48x = 6,977.97 × 2,053.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,650.48x = 14,326,330.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,326,330.65/4,650.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.61

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