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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,782.25, 7,172.01 and 2,009.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,782.25, 7,172.01 and 2,009.55 is: 3,013.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,782.25 : 7,172.01 = 2,009.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,782.25/7,172.01 = 2,009.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,782.25x = 7,172.01 × 2,009.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,782.25x = 14,412,512.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,412,512.70/4,782.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.75

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