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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,783.68, 7,176.74 and 2,011.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,783.68, 7,176.74 and 2,011.86 is: 3,018.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,783.68 : 7,176.74 = 2,011.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,783.68/7,176.74 = 2,011.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,783.68x = 7,176.74 × 2,011.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,783.68x = 14,438,586.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,438,586.08/4,783.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.30

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