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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,783.26, 7,170.92 and 2,012.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,783.26, 7,170.92 and 2,012.06 is: 3,016.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,783.26 : 7,170.92 = 2,012.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,783.26/7,170.92 = 2,012.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,783.26x = 7,170.92 × 2,012.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,783.26x = 14,428,321.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,428,321.30/4,783.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.42

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