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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.44, 7,462.66 and 1,277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.44, 7,462.66 and 1,277.56 is: 1,916.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.44 : 7,462.66 = 1,277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.44/7,462.66 = 1,277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.44x = 7,462.66 × 1,277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.44x = 9,533,995.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,533,995.91/4,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.21

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