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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,977.84, 7,461.52 and 2,507.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,977.84, 7,461.52 and 2,507.47 is: 3,758.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,977.84 : 7,461.52 = 2,507.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,977.84/7,461.52 = 2,507.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,977.84x = 7,461.52 × 2,507.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,977.84x = 18,709,487.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,709,487.71/4,977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.56

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