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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,977.53, 7,467.37 and 1,514.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,977.53, 7,467.37 and 1,514.69 is: 2,272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,977.53 : 7,467.37 = 1,514.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,977.53/7,467.37 = 1,514.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,977.53x = 7,467.37 × 1,514.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,977.53x = 11,310,750.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,310,750.67/4,977.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.36

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