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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.89, 7,467.32 and 2,054.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.89, 7,467.32 and 2,054.52 is: 3,082.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.89 : 7,467.32 = 2,054.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.89/7,467.32 = 2,054.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.89x = 7,467.32 × 2,054.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.89x = 15,341,758.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,341,758.29/4,976.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.60

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