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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.10, 7,466.37 and 2,055.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.10, 7,466.37 and 2,055.06 is: 3,083.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.10 : 7,466.37 = 2,055.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.10/7,466.37 = 2,055.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.10x = 7,466.37 × 2,055.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.10x = 15,343,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,343,838.33/4,976.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.51

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