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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.92, 7,465.44 and 2,055.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.92, 7,465.44 and 2,055.60 is: 3,084.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.92 : 7,465.44 = 2,055.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.92/7,465.44 = 2,055.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.92x = 7,465.44 × 2,055.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.92x = 15,345,958.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,345,958.46/4,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.04

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