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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,782.48, 7,171.84 and 2,010.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,782.48, 7,171.84 and 2,010.48 is: 3,014.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,782.48 : 7,171.84 = 2,010.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,782.48/7,171.84 = 2,010.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,782.48x = 7,171.84 × 2,010.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,782.48x = 14,418,840.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,418,840.88/4,782.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.93

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