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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,787.19, 7,179.87 and 2,012.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,787.19, 7,179.87 and 2,012.76 is: 3,018.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,787.19 : 7,179.87 = 2,012.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,787.19/7,179.87 = 2,012.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,787.19x = 7,179.87 × 2,012.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,787.19x = 14,451,355.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,451,355.14/4,787.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.76

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