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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.61, 7,463.37 and 1,855.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.61, 7,463.37 and 1,855.51 is: 2,783.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.61 : 7,463.37 = 1,855.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.61/7,463.37 = 1,855.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.61x = 7,463.37 × 1,855.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.61x = 13,848,357.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,848,357.67/4,975.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.25

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