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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,748.58, 7,125.44 and 1,977.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,748.58, 7,125.44 and 1,977.16 is: 2,966.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,748.58 : 7,125.44 = 1,977.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,748.58/7,125.44 = 1,977.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,748.58x = 7,125.44 × 1,977.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,748.58x = 14,088,134.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,088,134.95/4,748.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.81

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