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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.37, 7,464.83 and 2,508.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.37, 7,464.83 and 2,508.26 is: 3,762.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.37 : 7,464.83 = 2,508.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.37/7,464.83 = 2,508.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.37x = 7,464.83 × 2,508.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.37x = 18,723,684.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,723,684.63/4,976.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.52

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