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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,977.83, 7,465.80 and 2,514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,977.83, 7,465.80 and 2,514.08 is: 3,770.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,977.83 : 7,465.80 = 2,514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,977.83/7,465.80 = 2,514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,977.83x = 7,465.80 × 2,514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,977.83x = 18,769,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,769,618.46/4,977.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.64

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