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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,786.58, 7,174.56 and 2,012.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,786.58, 7,174.56 and 2,012.43 is: 3,016.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,786.58 : 7,174.56 = 2,012.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,786.58/7,174.56 = 2,012.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,786.58x = 7,174.56 × 2,012.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,786.58x = 14,438,299.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,438,299.78/4,786.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.41

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