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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,978.78, 7,469.40 and 2,057.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,978.78, 7,469.40 and 2,057.92 is: 3,087.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,978.78 : 7,469.40 = 2,057.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,978.78/7,469.40 = 2,057.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,978.78x = 7,469.40 × 2,057.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,978.78x = 15,371,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,371,427.65/4,978.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.39

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