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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,790.39, 7,176.93 and 2,012.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,790.39, 7,176.93 and 2,012.09 is: 3,014.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,790.39 : 7,176.93 = 2,012.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,790.39/7,176.93 = 2,012.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,790.39x = 7,176.93 × 2,012.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,790.39x = 14,440,593.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,440,593.20/4,790.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.50

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