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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,746.58, 7,122.44 and 1,975.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,746.58, 7,122.44 and 1,975.16 is: 2,963.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,746.58 : 7,122.44 = 1,975.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,746.58/7,122.44 = 1,975.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,746.58x = 7,122.44 × 1,975.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,746.58x = 14,067,958.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,067,958.59/4,746.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.81

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