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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,789.41, 7,184.79 and 2,014.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,789.41, 7,184.79 and 2,014.35 is: 3,021.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,789.41 : 7,184.79 = 2,014.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,789.41/7,184.79 = 2,014.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,789.41x = 7,184.79 × 2,014.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,789.41x = 14,472,681.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,472,681.74/4,789.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.81

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