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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,785.36, 7,176.45 and 2,011.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,785.36, 7,176.45 and 2,011.52 is: 3,016.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,785.36 : 7,176.45 = 2,011.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,785.36/7,176.45 = 2,011.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,785.36x = 7,176.45 × 2,011.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,785.36x = 14,435,546.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,435,546.51/4,785.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.60

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