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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,977.36, 7,460.64 and 2,053.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,977.36, 7,460.64 and 2,053.44 is: 3,077.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,977.36 : 7,460.64 = 2,053.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,977.36/7,460.64 = 2,053.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,977.36x = 7,460.64 × 2,053.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,977.36x = 15,319,976.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,319,976.60/4,977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.93

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