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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,938.62, 7,409.44 and 1,977.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,938.62, 7,409.44 and 1,977.05 is: 2,966.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,938.62 : 7,409.44 = 1,977.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,938.62/7,409.44 = 1,977.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,938.62x = 7,409.44 × 1,977.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,938.62x = 14,648,846.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,648,846.93/4,938.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.19

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