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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,786.61, 7,180.36 and 2,012.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,786.61, 7,180.36 and 2,012.77 is: 3,019.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,786.61 : 7,180.36 = 2,012.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,786.61/7,180.36 = 2,012.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,786.61x = 7,180.36 × 2,012.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,786.61x = 14,452,390.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,452,390.21/4,786.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.34

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