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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,786.73, 7,177.67 and 2,188.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,786.73, 7,177.67 and 2,188.25 is: 3,281.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,786.73 : 7,177.67 = 2,188.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,786.73/7,177.67 = 2,188.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,786.73x = 7,177.67 × 2,188.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,786.73x = 15,706,525.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,706,525.44/4,786.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.26

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