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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.83, 7,462.80 and 2,512.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.83, 7,462.80 and 2,512.08 is: 3,767.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.83 : 7,462.80 = 2,512.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.83/7,462.80 = 2,512.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.83x = 7,462.80 × 2,512.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.83x = 18,747,150.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,747,150.62/4,975.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.64

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