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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.62, 7,465.88 and 1,466.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.62, 7,465.88 and 1,466.62 is: 2,200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.62 : 7,465.88 = 1,466.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.62/7,465.88 = 1,466.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.62x = 7,465.88 × 1,466.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.62x = 10,949,608.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,949,608.93/4,976.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.21

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