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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.94, 7,451.21 and 1,503.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.94, 7,451.21 and 1,503.38 is: 2,255.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.94 : 7,451.21 = 1,503.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.94/7,451.21 = 1,503.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.94x = 7,451.21 × 1,503.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.94x = 11,202,000.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,202,000.09/4,966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.31

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