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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.52, 7,465.89 and 1,514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.52, 7,465.89 and 1,514.04 is: 2,271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.52 : 7,465.89 = 1,514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.52/7,465.89 = 1,514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.52x = 7,465.89 × 1,514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.52x = 11,303,656.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,303,656.10/4,976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,271.40

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