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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,789.64, 7,182.54 and 2,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,789.64, 7,182.54 and 2,014.40 is: 3,020.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,789.64 : 7,182.54 = 2,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,789.64/7,182.54 = 2,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,789.64x = 7,182.54 × 2,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,789.64x = 14,468,508.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,468,508.58/4,789.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.79

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