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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.26, 7,458.90 and 2,052.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.26, 7,458.90 and 2,052.96 is: 3,077.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.26 : 7,458.90 = 2,052.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.26/7,458.90 = 2,052.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.26x = 7,458.90 × 2,052.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.26x = 15,312,823.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,312,823.34/4,976.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.18

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