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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983, 7,464.78 and 2,510.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983, 7,464.78 and 2,510.52 is: 3,760.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983 : 7,464.78 = 2,510.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983/7,464.78 = 2,510.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983x = 7,464.78 × 2,510.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983x = 18,740,479.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,740,479.49/4,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.88

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