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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.20, 7,465.41 and 2,203.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.20, 7,465.41 and 2,203.83 is: 3,306.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.20 : 7,465.41 = 2,203.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.20/7,465.41 = 2,203.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.20x = 7,465.41 × 2,203.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.20x = 16,452,494.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,452,494.52/4,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.90

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