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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.36, 7,463.04 and 2,512.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.36, 7,463.04 and 2,512.27 is: 3,768.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.36 : 7,463.04 = 2,512.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.36/7,463.04 = 2,512.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.36x = 7,463.04 × 2,512.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.36x = 18,749,171.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,749,171.50/4,975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.41

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