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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,979.68, 7,465.20 and 2,512.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,979.68, 7,465.20 and 2,512.44 is: 3,766.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,979.68 : 7,465.20 = 2,512.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,979.68/7,465.20 = 2,512.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,979.68x = 7,465.20 × 2,512.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,979.68x = 18,755,867.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,755,867.09/4,979.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.48

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