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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,977.69, 7,460.87 and 2,052.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,977.69, 7,460.87 and 2,052.42 is: 3,076.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,977.69 : 7,460.87 = 2,052.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,977.69/7,460.87 = 2,052.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,977.69x = 7,460.87 × 2,052.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,977.69x = 15,312,828.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,312,828.54/4,977.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.29

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