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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,789.71, 7,186.32 and 2,017.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,789.71, 7,186.32 and 2,017.08 is: 3,026.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,789.71 : 7,186.32 = 2,017.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,789.71/7,186.32 = 2,017.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,789.71x = 7,186.32 × 2,017.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,789.71x = 14,495,382.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,495,382.35/4,789.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.36

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