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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.31, 7,444.58 and 3,002.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.31, 7,444.58 and 3,002.09 is: 4,492.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.31 : 7,444.58 = 3,002.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.31/7,444.58 = 3,002.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.31x = 7,444.58 × 3,002.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.31x = 22,349,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,349,246.94/4,975.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.03

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