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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.28, 7,465.44 and 2,054.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.28, 7,465.44 and 2,054.58 is: 3,082.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.28 : 7,465.44 = 2,054.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.28/7,465.44 = 2,054.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.28x = 7,465.44 × 2,054.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.28x = 15,338,381.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,338,381.89/4,976.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.30

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