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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.40, 7,459.36 and 2,506.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.40, 7,459.36 and 2,506.03 is: 3,756.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.40 : 7,459.36 = 2,506.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.40/7,459.36 = 2,506.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.40x = 7,459.36 × 2,506.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.40x = 18,693,346.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,693,346.83/4,976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.40

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