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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,788.62, 7,179.97 and 2,013.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,788.62, 7,179.97 and 2,013.86 is: 3,019.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,788.62 : 7,179.97 = 2,013.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,788.62/7,179.97 = 2,013.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,788.62x = 7,179.97 × 2,013.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,788.62x = 14,459,465.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,459,465.41/4,788.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.55

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