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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.80, 7,464.19 and 1,855.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.80, 7,464.19 and 1,855.08 is: 2,782.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.80 : 7,464.19 = 1,855.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.80/7,464.19 = 1,855.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.80x = 7,464.19 × 1,855.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.80x = 13,846,669.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,846,669.59/4,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.80

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