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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,977.61, 7,461.96 and 2,054.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,977.61, 7,461.96 and 2,054.05 is: 3,079.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,977.61 : 7,461.96 = 2,054.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,977.61/7,461.96 = 2,054.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,977.61x = 7,461.96 × 2,054.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,977.61x = 15,327,238.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,327,238.94/4,977.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.24

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