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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,973.76, 7,453.35 and 2,197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,973.76, 7,453.35 and 2,197.92 is: 3,293.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,973.76 : 7,453.35 = 2,197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,973.76/7,453.35 = 2,197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,973.76x = 7,453.35 × 2,197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,973.76x = 16,381,867.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,381,867.03/4,973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.66

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