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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,783.37, 7,177.82 and 2,009.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,783.37, 7,177.82 and 2,009.79 is: 3,015.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,783.37 : 7,177.82 = 2,009.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,783.37/7,177.82 = 2,009.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,783.37x = 7,177.82 × 2,009.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,783.37x = 14,425,900.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,425,900.81/4,783.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.85

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