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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,785.37, 7,170.74 and 2,010.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,785.37, 7,170.74 and 2,010.52 is: 3,012.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,785.37 : 7,170.74 = 2,010.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,785.37/7,170.74 = 2,010.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,785.37x = 7,170.74 × 2,010.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,785.37x = 14,416,911.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,416,911.16/4,785.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.71

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