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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,786.38, 7,173.34 and 2,009.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,786.38, 7,173.34 and 2,009.40 is: 3,011.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,786.38 : 7,173.34 = 2,009.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,786.38/7,173.34 = 2,009.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,786.38x = 7,173.34 × 2,009.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,786.38x = 14,414,109.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,414,109.40/4,786.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.48

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