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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,785.17, 7,177.46 and 2,010.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,785.17, 7,177.46 and 2,010.38 is: 3,015.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,785.17 : 7,177.46 = 2,010.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,785.17/7,177.46 = 2,010.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,785.17x = 7,177.46 × 2,010.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,785.17x = 14,429,376.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,429,376.10/4,785.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.44

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