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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,977.94, 7,462.29 and 2,203.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,977.94, 7,462.29 and 2,203.13 is: 3,302.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,977.94 : 7,462.29 = 2,203.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,977.94/7,462.29 = 2,203.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,977.94x = 7,462.29 × 2,203.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,977.94x = 16,440,421.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,440,421.89/4,977.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.66

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