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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.94, 7,467.29 and 2,054.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.94, 7,467.29 and 2,054.23 is: 3,082.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.94 : 7,467.29 = 2,054.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.94/7,467.29 = 2,054.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.94x = 7,467.29 × 2,054.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.94x = 15,339,531.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,339,531.14/4,975.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.74

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