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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.66, 7,468.42 and 2,054.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.66, 7,468.42 and 2,054.96 is: 3,083.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.66 : 7,468.42 = 2,054.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.66/7,468.42 = 2,054.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.66x = 7,468.42 × 2,054.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.66x = 15,347,304.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,347,304.36/4,976.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.86

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