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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,787.92, 7,177.08 and 2,015.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,787.92, 7,177.08 and 2,015.26 is: 3,020.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,787.92 : 7,177.08 = 2,015.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,787.92/7,177.08 = 2,015.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,787.92x = 7,177.08 × 2,015.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,787.92x = 14,463,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,463,682.24/4,787.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.87

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