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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,977.20, 7,465.20 and 2,055.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,977.20, 7,465.20 and 2,055.14 is: 3,082.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,977.20 : 7,465.20 = 2,055.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,977.20/7,465.20 = 2,055.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,977.20x = 7,465.20 × 2,055.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,977.20x = 15,342,031.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,342,031.13/4,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.46

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