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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,790.44, 7,186.94 and 2,015.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,790.44, 7,186.94 and 2,015.64 is: 3,024.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,790.44 : 7,186.94 = 2,015.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,790.44/7,186.94 = 2,015.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,790.44x = 7,186.94 × 2,015.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,790.44x = 14,486,283.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,486,283.74/4,790.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.00

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