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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.02, 7,462.26 and 1,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.02, 7,462.26 and 1,512 is: 2,267.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.02 : 7,462.26 = 1,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.02/7,462.26 = 1,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.02x = 7,462.26 × 1,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.02x = 11,282,937.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,282,937.12/4,975.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.92

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