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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.11, 7,462.62 and 1,855.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.11, 7,462.62 and 1,855.01 is: 2,782.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.11 : 7,462.62 = 1,855.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.11/7,462.62 = 1,855.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.11x = 7,462.62 × 1,855.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.11x = 13,843,234.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,843,234.73/4,975.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.50

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