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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,977.15, 7,465.71 and 2,379.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,977.15, 7,465.71 and 2,379.48 is: 3,569.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,977.15 : 7,465.71 = 2,379.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,977.15/7,465.71 = 2,379.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,977.15x = 7,465.71 × 2,379.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,977.15x = 17,764,507.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,764,507.63/4,977.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.21

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