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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.89, 7,465.82 and 2,053.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.89, 7,465.82 and 2,053.52 is: 3,081.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.89 : 7,465.82 = 2,053.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.89/7,465.82 = 2,053.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.89x = 7,465.82 × 2,053.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.89x = 15,331,163.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,331,163.09/4,975.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.09

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