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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,977.84, 7,467.80 and 2,056.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,977.84, 7,467.80 and 2,056.12 is: 3,084.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,977.84 : 7,467.80 = 2,056.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,977.84/7,467.80 = 2,056.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,977.84x = 7,467.80 × 2,056.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,977.84x = 15,354,692.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,354,692.94/4,977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.61

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