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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,785.74, 7,181.40 and 2,012.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,785.74, 7,181.40 and 2,012.22 is: 3,019.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,785.74 : 7,181.40 = 2,012.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,785.74/7,181.40 = 2,012.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,785.74x = 7,181.40 × 2,012.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,785.74x = 14,450,556.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,450,556.71/4,785.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.50

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