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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,897.97, 7,344.52 and 1,777.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,897.97, 7,344.52 and 1,777.47 is: 2,665.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,897.97 : 7,344.52 = 1,777.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,897.97/7,344.52 = 1,777.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,897.97x = 7,344.52 × 1,777.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,897.97x = 13,054,662.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,054,662.63/4,897.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.32

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