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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,977.46, 7,460.95 and 2,507.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,977.46, 7,460.95 and 2,507.09 is: 3,757.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,977.46 : 7,460.95 = 2,507.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,977.46/7,460.95 = 2,507.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,977.46x = 7,460.95 × 2,507.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,977.46x = 18,705,276.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,705,276.27/4,977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.99

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