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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,974.52, 7,460.48 and 2,054.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,974.52, 7,460.48 and 2,054.86 is: 3,081.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,974.52 : 7,460.48 = 2,054.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,974.52/7,460.48 = 2,054.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,974.52x = 7,460.48 × 2,054.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,974.52x = 15,330,241.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,330,241.93/4,974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.75

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