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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,781.93, 7,173.23 and 2,005.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,781.93, 7,173.23 and 2,005.82 is: 3,008.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,781.93 : 7,173.23 = 2,005.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,781.93/7,173.23 = 2,005.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,781.93x = 7,173.23 × 2,005.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,781.93x = 14,388,208.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,388,208.20/4,781.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.87

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