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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,979.53, 7,467.37 and 2,017.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,979.53, 7,467.37 and 2,017.24 is: 3,025.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,979.53 : 7,467.37 = 2,017.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,979.53/7,467.37 = 2,017.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,979.53x = 7,467.37 × 2,017.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,979.53x = 15,063,477.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,063,477.46/4,979.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.08

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