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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.51, 7,476.92 and 2,517.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.51, 7,476.92 and 2,517.67 is: 3,777.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.51 : 7,476.92 = 2,517.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.51/7,476.92 = 2,517.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.51x = 7,476.92 × 2,517.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.51x = 18,824,417.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,824,417.18/4,983.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.34

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