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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,786.20, 7,178.90 and 2,012.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,786.20, 7,178.90 and 2,012.76 is: 3,018.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,786.20 : 7,178.90 = 2,012.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,786.20/7,178.90 = 2,012.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,786.20x = 7,178.90 × 2,012.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,786.20x = 14,449,402.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,449,402.76/4,786.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.97

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