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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,785.07, 7,177.62 and 2,186.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,785.07, 7,177.62 and 2,186.59 is: 3,279.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,785.07 : 7,177.62 = 2,186.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,785.07/7,177.62 = 2,186.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,785.07x = 7,177.62 × 2,186.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,785.07x = 15,694,512.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,694,512.12/4,785.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.89

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