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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,974.76, 7,464.66 and 2,055.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,974.76, 7,464.66 and 2,055.16 is: 3,083.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,974.76 : 7,464.66 = 2,055.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,974.76/7,464.66 = 2,055.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,974.76x = 7,464.66 × 2,055.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,974.76x = 15,341,070.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,341,070.65/4,974.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.78

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