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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.04, 7,462.26 and 1,854.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.04, 7,462.26 and 1,854.44 is: 2,781.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.04 : 7,462.26 = 1,854.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.04/7,462.26 = 1,854.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.04x = 7,462.26 × 1,854.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.04x = 13,838,313.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,838,313.43/4,975.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,781.55

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