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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.20, 7,463.70 and 2,054.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.20, 7,463.70 and 2,054.14 is: 3,080.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.20 : 7,463.70 = 2,054.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.20/7,463.70 = 2,054.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.20x = 7,463.70 × 2,054.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.20x = 15,331,484.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,331,484.72/4,976.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.96

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