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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985, 7,477.50 and 1,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985, 7,477.50 and 1,337 is: 2,005.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985 : 7,477.50 = 1,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985/7,477.50 = 1,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985x = 7,477.50 × 1,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985x = 9,997,417.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,997,417.50/4,985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.50

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