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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.98, 7,477.40 and 1,475.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.98, 7,477.40 and 1,475.12 is: 2,212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.98 : 7,477.40 = 1,475.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.98/7,477.40 = 1,475.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.98x = 7,477.40 × 1,475.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.98x = 11,030,062.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,030,062.29/4,985.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.22

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