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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,786.92, 7,175.58 and 2,014.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,786.92, 7,175.58 and 2,014.26 is: 3,019.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,786.92 : 7,175.58 = 2,014.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,786.92/7,175.58 = 2,014.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,786.92x = 7,175.58 × 2,014.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,786.92x = 14,453,483.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,453,483.77/4,786.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.37

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