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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,790.61, 7,186.46 and 2,016.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,790.61, 7,186.46 and 2,016.77 is: 3,025.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,790.61 : 7,186.46 = 2,016.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,790.61/7,186.46 = 2,016.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,790.61x = 7,186.46 × 2,016.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,790.61x = 14,493,390.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,493,390.92/4,790.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.37

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