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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,978.74, 7,467.44 and 2,056.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,978.74, 7,467.44 and 2,056.64 is: 3,084.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,978.74 : 7,467.44 = 2,056.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,978.74/7,467.44 = 2,056.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,978.74x = 7,467.44 × 2,056.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,978.74x = 15,357,835.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,357,835.80/4,978.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.68

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