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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,783.69, 7,179.87 and 2,012.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,783.69, 7,179.87 and 2,012.41 is: 3,020.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,783.69 : 7,179.87 = 2,012.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,783.69/7,179.87 = 2,012.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,783.69x = 7,179.87 × 2,012.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,783.69x = 14,448,842.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,448,842.19/4,783.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.44

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