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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,977.18, 7,461.29 and 1,901.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,977.18, 7,461.29 and 1,901.34 is: 2,850.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,977.18 : 7,461.29 = 1,901.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,977.18/7,461.29 = 1,901.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,977.18x = 7,461.29 × 1,901.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,977.18x = 14,186,449.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,186,449.13/4,977.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.30

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