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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,785.58, 7,173.06 and 2,011.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,785.58, 7,173.06 and 2,011.43 is: 3,014.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,785.58 : 7,173.06 = 2,011.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,785.58/7,173.06 = 2,011.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,785.58x = 7,173.06 × 2,011.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,785.58x = 14,428,118.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,428,118.47/4,785.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.91

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