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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,783.48, 7,173.34 and 2,011.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,783.48, 7,173.34 and 2,011.48 is: 3,016.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,783.48 : 7,173.34 = 2,011.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,783.48/7,173.34 = 2,011.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,783.48x = 7,173.34 × 2,011.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,783.48x = 14,429,029.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,429,029.94/4,783.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.43

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