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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,785.35, 7,177.62 and 2,011.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,785.35, 7,177.62 and 2,011.91 is: 3,017.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,785.35 : 7,177.62 = 2,011.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,785.35/7,177.62 = 2,011.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,785.35x = 7,177.62 × 2,011.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,785.35x = 14,440,725.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,440,725.45/4,785.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.69

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