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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,677.78, 7,010.58 and 1,901.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,677.78, 7,010.58 and 1,901.18 is: 2,849.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,677.78 : 7,010.58 = 1,901.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,677.78/7,010.58 = 1,901.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,677.78x = 7,010.58 × 1,901.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,677.78x = 13,328,374.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,328,374.48/4,677.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.29

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