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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,784.74, 7,179.90 and 2,011.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,784.74, 7,179.90 and 2,011.21 is: 3,017.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,784.74 : 7,179.90 = 2,011.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,784.74/7,179.90 = 2,011.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,784.74x = 7,179.90 × 2,011.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,784.74x = 14,440,286.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,440,286.68/4,784.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.99

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