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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,790.44, 7,179.74 and 2,016.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,790.44, 7,179.74 and 2,016.14 is: 3,021.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,790.44 : 7,179.74 = 2,016.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,790.44/7,179.74 = 2,016.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,790.44x = 7,179.74 × 2,016.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,790.44x = 14,475,362.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,475,362.97/4,790.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.72

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