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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,971.60, 7,455.74 and 2,009.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,971.60, 7,455.74 and 2,009.27 is: 3,013.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,971.60 : 7,455.74 = 2,009.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,971.60/7,455.74 = 2,009.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,971.60x = 7,455.74 × 2,009.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,971.60x = 14,980,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,980,603.30/4,971.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.24

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