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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,974.94, 7,465.79 and 2,053.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,974.94, 7,465.79 and 2,053.23 is: 3,081.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,974.94 : 7,465.79 = 2,053.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,974.94/7,465.79 = 2,053.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,974.94x = 7,465.79 × 2,053.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,974.94x = 15,328,984.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,328,984.00/4,974.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.24

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