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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,971.33, 7,457.27 and 2,010.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,971.33, 7,457.27 and 2,010.23 is: 3,015.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,971.33 : 7,457.27 = 2,010.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,971.33/7,457.27 = 2,010.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,971.33x = 7,457.27 × 2,010.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,971.33x = 14,990,780.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,990,780.53/4,971.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.45

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