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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,977.60, 7,466.40 and 2,054.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,977.60, 7,466.40 and 2,054.31 is: 3,081.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,977.60 : 7,466.40 = 2,054.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,977.60/7,466.40 = 2,054.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,977.60x = 7,466.40 × 2,054.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,977.60x = 15,338,300.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,338,300.18/4,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.47

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