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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,783.83, 7,178.55 and 2,010.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,783.83, 7,178.55 and 2,010.27 is: 3,016.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,783.83 : 7,178.55 = 2,010.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,783.83/7,178.55 = 2,010.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,783.83x = 7,178.55 × 2,010.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,783.83x = 14,430,823.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,430,823.71/4,783.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.58

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