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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.52, 7,451.10 and 1,503.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.52, 7,451.10 and 1,503.88 is: 2,256.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.52 : 7,451.10 = 1,503.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.52/7,451.10 = 1,503.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.52x = 7,451.10 × 1,503.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.52x = 11,205,560.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,205,560.27/4,966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.22

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