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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,787.28, 7,183.74 and 2,013.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,787.28, 7,183.74 and 2,013.74 is: 3,021.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,787.28 : 7,183.74 = 2,013.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,787.28/7,183.74 = 2,013.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,787.28x = 7,183.74 × 2,013.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,787.28x = 14,466,186.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,466,186.37/4,787.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.79

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