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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.23, 7,460.68 and 1,511.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.23, 7,460.68 and 1,511.67 is: 2,266.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.23 : 7,460.68 = 1,511.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.23/7,460.68 = 1,511.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.23x = 7,460.68 × 1,511.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.23x = 11,278,086.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,278,086.14/4,975.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.85

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