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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,978.23, 7,466.70 and 2,056.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,978.23, 7,466.70 and 2,056.14 is: 3,083.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,978.23 : 7,466.70 = 2,056.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,978.23/7,466.70 = 2,056.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,978.23x = 7,466.70 × 2,056.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,978.23x = 15,352,580.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,352,580.54/4,978.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.94

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