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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.02, 7,468.20 and 2,512.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.02, 7,468.20 and 2,512.62 is: 3,771.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.02 : 7,468.20 = 2,512.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.02/7,468.20 = 2,512.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.02x = 7,468.20 × 2,512.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.02x = 18,764,748.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,764,748.68/4,975.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.79

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