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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,784.79, 7,177.19 and 2,607.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,784.79, 7,177.19 and 2,607.36 is: 3,911.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,784.79 : 7,177.19 = 2,607.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,784.79/7,177.19 = 2,607.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,784.79x = 7,177.19 × 2,607.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,784.79x = 18,713,518.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,713,518.12/4,784.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.04

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