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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,790.66, 7,185.98 and 2,017.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,790.66, 7,185.98 and 2,017.27 is: 3,025.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,790.66 : 7,185.98 = 2,017.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,790.66/7,185.98 = 2,017.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,790.66x = 7,185.98 × 2,017.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,790.66x = 14,496,075.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,496,075.90/4,790.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.91

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