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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,786.29, 7,177.01 and 2,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,786.29, 7,177.01 and 2,187 is: 3,279.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,786.29 : 7,177.01 = 2,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,786.29/7,177.01 = 2,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,786.29x = 7,177.01 × 2,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,786.29x = 15,696,109.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,696,109.94/4,786.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.39

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