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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.84, 7,465.08 and 1,514

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.84, 7,465.08 and 1,514 is: 2,270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.84 : 7,465.08 = 1,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.84/7,465.08 = 1,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.84x = 7,465.08 × 1,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.84x = 11,302,131.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,302,131.12/4,976.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.95

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