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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,782.69, 7,178.37 and 2,011.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,782.69, 7,178.37 and 2,011.41 is: 3,018.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,782.69 : 7,178.37 = 2,011.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,782.69/7,178.37 = 2,011.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,782.69x = 7,178.37 × 2,011.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,782.69x = 14,438,645.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,438,645.20/4,782.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.94

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