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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.32, 7,464.86 and 1,513.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.32, 7,464.86 and 1,513.84 is: 2,270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.32 : 7,464.86 = 1,513.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.32/7,464.86 = 1,513.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.32x = 7,464.86 × 1,513.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.32x = 11,300,603.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,300,603.66/4,976.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.88

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