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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,977.08, 7,464.04 and 2,635.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,977.08, 7,464.04 and 2,635.73 is: 3,952.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,977.08 : 7,464.04 = 2,635.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,977.08/7,464.04 = 2,635.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,977.08x = 7,464.04 × 2,635.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,977.08x = 19,673,194.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,673,194.15/4,977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.76

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