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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,784.44, 7,177.66 and 2,009.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,784.44, 7,177.66 and 2,009.48 is: 3,014.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,784.44 : 7,177.66 = 2,009.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,784.44/7,177.66 = 2,009.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,784.44x = 7,177.66 × 2,009.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,784.44x = 14,423,364.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,423,364.22/4,784.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.64

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