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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.27, 7,453.68 and 2,504.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.27, 7,453.68 and 2,504.14 is: 3,751.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.27 : 7,453.68 = 2,504.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.27/7,453.68 = 2,504.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.27x = 7,453.68 × 2,504.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.27x = 18,665,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,665,058.24/4,975.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.57

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