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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.44, 7,464.06 and 2,052.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.44, 7,464.06 and 2,052.15 is: 3,078.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.44 : 7,464.06 = 2,052.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.44/7,464.06 = 2,052.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.44x = 7,464.06 × 2,052.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.44x = 15,317,370.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,317,370.73/4,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.60

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