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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,973.52, 7,458.98 and 2,053.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,973.52, 7,458.98 and 2,053.86 is: 3,080.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,973.52 : 7,458.98 = 2,053.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,973.52/7,458.98 = 2,053.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,973.52x = 7,458.98 × 2,053.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,973.52x = 15,319,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,319,700.66/4,973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.25

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